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DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET 

OF THE 

RICHMOjSTD 



ALL SIZES OV 

Mill Stones and Complete G-rinding and Bolting 
Combined Husk or Portable 

Portable Corn and Feed Mills; Smut and Separating 
Machines ; Zigzag and Oat Separators, Dustless Sepa- 
rators, "Warehouse Separators, Water "Wheels; 
Mill Shafting ; Pulleys ; Spur and Bevel, Iron 
and Core, Gearing, 

AND 

Bolting Cloth : Flotir, Meal, Buckwheat and Eye Bolts, 

Complete in Chests; Plantation and Farm Mills; 

Screen Wire ; Perforated Zinc ; English Steel Mill 

Picks ; Elef ator Cups ; All kinds of Belting ; 

Hoisting Screws; Proof Staffs, &c. 



NORDYKE, MARMON & CO., 



RICHMOND, IISTD. 



Factm-y and Office hvo Blocks South of Railroad Bridge. 







RICHMOND, IND. 

TELEGRAM STEAM PRINTING COMPANY. 

. 1872. 






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COPYRIGHT SECURED. 

Entered according to act of (,V)ngress, in the year 1872, by Nordyke, Marmon & 
Co.) in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 



CONTENTS. 



Introductory 5 

Mill Stones 8 

Building and Balancing Stones 9 

Standing and Running Balance 9 

Bolting Cloth 13 

Under-Runner Mills 14 

Under-Runner Geared Mills 16 

Upper-Runner Mills 17 

Pulley Mills 18 

Attaching and Driving 18 

Geared Mills 19 

Single Reel Bolt, complete, 21 

Portable Mill and Bolt 22 

Complete Portable Grinding and Belting Flour Mills 24 

Combined Mill Husk 31 

Double Reel Bolts 35 

Grinding and Flouring, and Capacity 35 

Keeping in Order 37 

Directions for Ordering 39 

Setting up and Starting 40 

Smut and Separating Machines 41 

Ordering Smut and Separating Machines 44 

Dustless Oat Separator and Zigzag 45 

Flour Packers 47 

Bran Dusters 49 

Farm and Plantation Mills 52 

Corn and Cob Crusher, and Grinder 54 

Corn Shellers 55 

Hominy Mills 58 

Scales 60 

Weight of various Products 64 

Contents of a Hopper, how to find". 65 

Contents of a Bin, how to find 65 

Shafting, Hangers and Boxing 66 

Rules to find Speed of Pulleys and Gearing 70 

Weight of Round or Square Iron 71 

Weight of Sheet Iron 71 

Spring Coupling and Driver 72 



DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



Gearing 73 

Spur Geared Mills 74 

Cogs 74 

Water Power 75 

Measurement of Water in a Stream 75 

Steam Engines 77 

Self-Tramming Mill Irons 78 

Oil Bush 81 

Mill Bushes 82 

Lighter Screws and Hand Wheels 84 

Lighter Levers 85 

Mill Steps 85 

Mill Curbs or Hoops 86 

Silent Feeders 87 

Proof-Staffs 88 

E«d-Staffs 89 

Mill-Picks 89 

Hoisting Screws, Bales and Pins 92 

Damsels 92 

Elevators... 94 

Elevator Cups and Fastenings 95 

Bag Trucks 96 

Conveyor Flights 96 

Belting 97 

Buckwheat Bolts 97 

Meal Bolts 97 

Perforated Zinc and Iron Plates 97 

Screen Wire 97 

Duster Wire 98 

Prices, Terms, and Weights 98 

Testimonials 99 

References 115 

Table of Logs, reduced to Board Measure 118 



RICHMOND MILL FUENISHING WOEKS. 



I NTRODUCTORY. 



We present our customers and those whose names have been given 
us with our descriptive pamphlet for 1872. 

Having now been established over thirty-five years in the con- 
struction of machinery in this particular line, and knowing most of 
the old and new improvements which have been a success and those 
which have failed, we are offering, after almost a constant course of 
labor, mill machinery of undoubted superior qualities. And now we 
invite the attention of those interested to the articles of our designing 
and make, fully believing a careful investigation and comparison with 
the Avork of any manufacturer will convince them of its excellence. 
Our work being represented in over one thousand flouring mills 
is some evidence of its practical merits. No experiments, but get 
THE best. We have files of letters and statements that tell of the 
costly experiences of those having bought new and untried ma- 
chinery. 

The mill of to-day of whatever dimensions must be simple, com- 
pact, efficient, durable and cheap. 

THE following POINTS 

have claimed our special study to obtain the best results in the differ- 
ent locations, and purposes required. 

1st. The best wheat scouring and separating machinery. 

2d. The quality of burr stones required, best speed, draft and 
form of furrows, and best mode of driving them. 

3d. Numbers of cloth, amount of bolting surface required, best 
arrangement of numbers, &c. 

4th. Propriety of regrinding, how best to grade the oflfal for this 
purpose, as well as other requirements of flour mills. 



DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



COMBINED HUSKS 

with two to four run of stones varying from two to four feet diameter, 
and all in one substantial frame, spindles being long and arranged for 
the gearing and lower part of husk to be in the basement of the mill- 
house on an independent foundation, are made complete in our works, 
carefully put up and adjusted, marked, taken apart, small pieces 
boxed and otherwise prepared for shipment and ease of putting up. 
This plan was first adopted by us in the year 1867 ; since that time 
we have put out considerably over one hundred run of stone on this 
plan, all receiving the highest commendations of the owners. 

OUR PORTABLE MILLS 

are in extensive use, but by careful observation Ave have found the 
means of improvement, and Avithin the last few years have revised 
our patterns, and we say, with entire confidence, all things being 
considered, that we make the best heavy husk portable mill in the 
market, they having none of the objectionable features so common in 
mills of this class. 

PARTICULAR ATTENTION 

is directed to our complete grinding and bolting flour mill 
adapted to the special demands of a custom mill. Those noAV made 
have all the improvements of value to the present date, and furnish- 
ed at a price so reasonable that ever)' town or neighborhood of suflft- 
cient demands can be supplied ; good flour and yield guarranteed. 

self tramming, driving and balance irons 

as improved, are extensively used, and in brisk demand. These are 
no new and doubtful experiment. See the cuts and description, and 
the defects of other modes of driving irons will readily be understood. 
We are prepared to execute 

DRAWINGS AND PLANS 

with description, bills of material required in the construction of mill- 
house all ready to receive the machinery, showing also the location 
of mills and machinery in the building. This is of special advantage, 
as it can be turned over to the carpenter or contractor for execution, 
thus saving trouble in knoAving the cost befoi-e you begin, as Avell as 
knoAving Avhere to strike. 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 



OUR ADVANTAGES. 

Our whole atteution is devoted to this particular line of manufac- 
turing, with special tools, machinery and permanent buildings built 
and adapted expressly for the purpose, at a great expense. We are 
thus enabled to conduct with system and accuracy the production of 
good work. We have advantages in location, as a glance at a map 
of the States will show ; we are central, in ready access to lumber, 
coal and iron, (other makers both east and west of us are supplied in 
a great measure, some altogether, with hard lumber from our State.) 
We have good Raih-oad shipping facilities in all directions, and pur- 
chasers can have their work safely delivered almost at their own 
doors at low shipping rates. 

With these advantages we are able to compete with any factory, 
east or west, saving time, money and risk to the purchaser. 




DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 




MILL STONES. 

This is one of the special- 
ties of our business. It has 
been built up from small be- 
ginnings to one of the largest 
west of New York. We 
keep a large stock of burr 
blocks from which to make 
selections. Hence if we 
should not have on hands, 
built ujD, the sized stone or 
quality that is wanted, we 
can give our customers just 
w^hat they need on very short 
notice. Our facilities for 
turning out first-class work 
of this kind, are equal to any TACE OF MILL STONE. 

in the west. Having in our employ men experienced in the manu- 
facture and use of burrs, we are able to furnish our customers just 
the quality of goods they need for their particular class of work. 

We are well aware of the 
importance of a good mill 
stone to profitably flour 
wheat, and give this depart- 
ment the most careful at- 
tention. For a description 
of our method of building 
and backing up runner 
stones, we refer the reader 
to the article following, un- 
der the head of "Building 
and Balancing Runner 
Stones." Where our cus- 
tomers prefer to do all the 
mill-wright work in their 




BACK OF STONE. 



mill, we 

gearing, 



are prepared to make in addition to the burrs, such shafting, 
spindles, irons and machinery as they may need. 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 



Building and Balancing Stones. 

We put all runuer stones on a point or cock-head, and keep them 
in balance while "backing up;" consequently they are as near in 
standing and running balance as they can be, by this means. We 
have testimony to the fact, that a number of stones we have made 
(all balanced upon the old plan of a cock-head at the center,) are in 
such perfect balance that if tlie wheat is exhausted in the hopper, the 
face of the runner will not touch the bed-stone. The importance of 
balancing on the true principle, is mostly oveidooked. In a mill 
properly balanced, the stones Avill keep a better grinding face with 
one-half the time and labor required if they are not thus balanced. 
Particular attention must be paid to keeping the runner in balance, as 
after leaving our works, the cement dries out in such a manner as to 
sometimes throw the runner out of both standing and running balance. 
For a description of the means we provide to do this important work 
of balancing, see the cuts and description under head of "Standing 
and Running Balance." 

We* put iron hacks on our under-runners, to protect the stone from 
wearing out of balance. 

Standing and Running Balance. 

Millers as a rule know that a stone in standing balance is not al- 
ways in running balance, and vice versa, yet they are well aware that 
a stone should be in both. The reason these two balances do not 
always exist at the same time, or why the light side of a stone stand- 
ing should seem the heavy side on running, is not clearly understood, 
and hence the difficulty in obviating the trouble. The importance of 
a correct standing balance and at the same time a true running bal- 
ance, cannot well be over-estimated. Suppose the balancing weights 
in a runner are so adjusted that the stone stands in balance on the 
cock-head when raised above the bed-stone, but on starting, instead 
of its face remaining true and running steady, one side droojis, and 
it runs with an apparent vibration or oscillation of the face. It will 
be found, however, upon examination, that it will always run with 
the same side low — going to show that the difficulty is centered in 
one certain point. 



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DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 




In these cuts are shown the improved balance boxes adopted by us. 
The one on the right is the box complete. They are placed in the 
runner Avith the rounding part in contact with the band, with the lid 
of the box a little below the plaster back. The figure to the left 
illustrates the inner adjustable box and screw for adjusting the same 
when in the stone. It will be noticed it has two parts divided by a 
partition. The cover to this inner box shown m the middle figure is 
secured with a screwy and fits down upon the box and close over the 
division, so that either side may be used when the weight is wanted 
at a point between any two of the balance boxes. We put five of 
them in a runner stone. This number is deemed entirely sufficient. 
They are made of cast-iron and fit up in good style, the w'rought 
screws being all tapped into the iron. We find this balance box gives 
the miller entire control of the runner, and easy to operate, simply 
by removing the curb and letting the stone rest in position. A 
Avrench is all the tool needed ; the weights when in position are not 
subject to derangement, as those ordinarily used. 

Now that we have the means explained by which this important 
work is to be done, next comes the question, How shall I do it ? First, 
we would say, put the runner in standing balance in the usual man- 
ner, and lowering the required weight to the bottom of the boxes. 
In mills with the old style of stiff* driving irons the spindle and driver 
must be carefully trammed to the runner, as well as a proper bearing 
and a good fit of the cock-head into the cockeye ; unless this is at- 
tended to it will be no use to proceed. Where our self-tramming 
driving irons are used, the process of putting in a balance will be a 
pleasure instead of a long disagreeable process, and it will be more 
perfect than is possible with any other appliance for this purpose. 

The runner being in standing balance, place two boards planed 
evenly and f of an inch in thickness between the stones, (they may 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 11 

be 4 to 8 inches wide) allowing the ends to project sufRciently to fasten 
securely to a block or piece of timber fastened to the husk ; place thera 
about midway between the spindle and outer edge of stone, and put 
the stone in motion, letting it down upon the boards until its face runs 
steady and true ; then turn off the plaster back perfectly true with 
the face, from a firm rest properly supported ; now try the standing 
balance again. By turning off the back it may have been changed. 
Next find the light side of the stone by elevating the runner from the 
boards, and run it as fast as it will bear without too much vibration, 
as in cases where the stone is much out of balance the full speed should 
be approached gradually in the process. Hold a pencil against the 
rest plank and approach it slowly until it touches the turned back of 
the stone, say 4 to 6 inches in from the band or skirt. It will of 
course mark the side which runs high. The principle or real cause of 
this side of the stone running high is that the center of gravity or 
weight on this side is too low, (below the cock-head and point of sus- 
pension,) while the center of weight on the side that runs low is too 
high and above the center. To change this so as to bring the center 
of weight of each side respectively on the same level, is what we must 
accomplish. 

As we know which side of the stone was high, now take, say two to 
six pounds, as the case may require, of iron, broken into small pieces, 
or shot, and take one-half of the amount and put into the inside box 
screwed to the top of the box on the side that runs high, and the other 
half in the box or boxes opposite, and lowered by the screw into the 
bottom of the balance box. Then test the stone and make a new mark, 
add weight carefully until the face runs true up to the full grinding 
speed. Be careful to divide the weight, as it may be added, so as not to 
disturb the standing balance. 

Standing balance is simply an equal weight on all sides. 

Running balance is having the center of gravity just as far from the 
face on one side as the other. 

Irregular motion, and no matter how fast, will not affect the runner 
when balanced as we have explained. 

If this important item is properly attended to, as well as keeping 
the stones in good flouring face, there will be less killing of the life of 
flour, and allowing middlings and unclean bran to escape. The value 



12 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



of the flour, both as regai'ds nourishment and health, depends on the 
amount of nutritious, aromatic and saccharine properties retained in 
the flour which the wheat contains. 

This result depends upon the flouring process the meal has been 
subjected to between the stones. On the amount of these properties 
in the flour also depend the weight and sweetness of the loaf when 
baked ; likewise its light and white qualities when used for any pur- 
pose. 



^SBOBUCaiUi 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 




BOLTING CLOTHS. — 

There is a great deal 
said and published by 
those who furnish 
cloths, concerning the 
merits of the brand of 
cloth they sell, and de- 
merits of others, so 
that millers are at a 
loss where to buy, 
when there is so much 
difference of opinion. 
When bolting cloth is 
wanted, all we can ask 
is to address us for 
samples to examine. If 
the cloth is ordered at 
once, and you want privilege of examining at express office before 
paying for same, please state it in the order. In the examination of 
Bolting Cloths parties are often led astray ; some brands of the French 
and Swiss appear even, smooth and heavy ; they are well sized with a 
kind of gum and sugar of lead, but when used awhile their bad quali- 
ties are betrayed by the uneven and fuzzy appearance. 

The cloth kept in stock and for sale by us is the brand of " Dufour 
& Co.'s Old Dutch Anchor," acknowledged by the most experienced 
mill-wrights and millers to be the best. We have it imported direct 
by the only importer of this kind of cloth in the United States, and 
get it as low as any of our competitors. We have tested this 
cloth, not alone by long use, but by thoroughly washing and rubbing 
out all the sizing from a piece of this, as well as the other brands, and 
comparing carefully the weights and texture of each before and after 
the process. As the result we have found more silk in the Dufour 
Cloth than any other brand, as well as more firmly locked thread and 
even texture. We make cloths up in large quantities; have at times 
ten to fifteen on the way. We require the length of the reel, number 
of ribs, measurement around the reel, and distance from center to ■cen- 
ter of ribs, to enable us to make a good fit. 
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DEfJCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



UNDER RUNNER PULLEY MILLS. 




The above engraving shows our Portable Under Kunner Mill, as 
improved. For grinding wheat, corn, feed, or flouring middlings, they 
are inferior to none. The runner is balanced upon a steel point or cock- 
head, projecting into a steel seat. Argument is no longer necessary to 
prove to intelligent millers the advantages of a cock-head mill over those 
having the I'unner stone secured rigid to the spindle. The driving 
irons in this mil' are those shown under head of " Self-tramming Mill 
Irons." No mill is perfect without them ; with them they are more 
desirable for wheat grinding than any other under-runner mill. 

The bed stone is stationary in the upper part of the husk frame, and 
is turned over on heavy hinges when necessary to sharpen the burrs. 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 



15 



Four stiff rubber springs around bolts, are provided above the bed 
stone-frame, holding it down while grinding, for the important duty 
of allowing said bed-stone to yield up in case any hard substance en- 
ters between the stones. In this way we prevent the liability of 
breakage, and overcome the very popular objection to all other mills 
having the under stone to run. In addition we provide a metalic bush 
arranged to oil collar of spindle while mill is running. The curb is 
made of pine staves, and banded with neat iron bands. We 
furnish either damsel or silent feed as desired. The runner has a cast 
iron back to prevent any inclination to wear out of balance. The husk 
is made of hard wood and very strong. Many other points of excel- 
lence could be mentioned. The improvements are protected by 
Letters-Patent. 



Diameter of 
Stones. 


Diameter of 
Pulley. 


Width of belt 
to drive. 


Revolutions 
per minute. 


26 inches. 
30 inches. 
36 inches. 


18 inch. 
20 inch. 
24 inch. 


7 inch. 

8 inch. 
10 inch. 


440 
400 
330 



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DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



GEARED MILLS. 




OUR UNDER RUNNER GEARED MILLS 

Are substantially the same as set forth on page 14, excepting they are 
provided with heavy gearing, horizontal shaft, pulley and boxing lined 
with anti-friction metal. The gear is faced ofi in a lathe before the 
cogs are put in, the pulley is turned and balanced, all being fitted up in 
the best manner f I'om new patterns, strong and in good proportion . 
We have the best and smoothest running geared mill in the market. 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 



17 



UPPER RUNNER PULLEY MILLS. 




This cut represents our Portable Upper Runner Mill. The 
heavy runner in addition to being built in balance is provided with 
five improved standing and running balance weights, adjustable with 
screws. (See under head of "Standing and Running Balance.") 
This mill has the self-tramming irons set forth under its proper head ; 
improved silent feed rig ; wrought iron spindle with steel ends ; steel 
cock-eye in runner stone ; a tram step to tram by means of screws ; 
the oil fountain bush and followers ; pine stave curb or hoop banded 
with iron under walnut finish ; stones faced and furrowed, of a good 
selection of French burr, of sharp even quality, and other additions 
and advantages not necessary to mention, all made complete with 
pulley as shown in the cut, or gear as shown on page 16, and secured 



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DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



in a strong ash husk frame. The step-irons used in this mill admit of 
our using a much longer spindle without making top of mill higher 
than usual. The principal improvements on this mill have been secur- 
ed to us by two distinct Letters-Patent. 



Diameter of 
Stones. 


Diameter of 
Pulley. 


Width of Belt 
to drive. 


Revolutions 
per minute. 


30 inch, 
36 inch. 
42 inch. 


20 inch. 
24 inch. 
30 inch. 


8 inch. 

8 inch. 

10 inch. 


360 
300 
240 



ALL OUR PULLEY MILLS 

Are furnished with our improved low down Set Screw Step, giving a 
spindle one-fifth longer than any other mill with same height of hop- 
per, and constructed in the ordinary manner. 

With this step the spindle is trammed by means of set screws, thus 
making it more readily and accurately adjustable, at the same time 
avoiding the liability of getting out of tram. This step is so con- 
structed as to avoid changing from its true position or out of tram, 
when the runner stone is raised or lowered by the lighter screw. The 
husks of these mills are made of ash timber, strongly bolted together 
with wrought iron joint bolts. We furnish turned iron pulleys bal- 
anced and keyed to the spindle, so they can be raised or lowered at 
pleasure. The curbs around the runners are of the kind shown and 
described under head of " Mill Curbs or Hoops." The feed rig, either 
our improved silent, or shoe and damsel, as may be wanted by the 
purchaser, or for the purpose required. 

Attacliing; and Driving. 

It will generally be found most desii-able to drive our pulley mills 
from a horizontal shaft and pulleys, with reel belts and tightning 
pulleys in a movable frame, or quarter-twist belt. 

Place the mill upon a solid floor or firm foundation with the bed- 
stone level ; cleat, around the posts, and bolt through two ot the lower 
ties ; if room is precious a platform can be placed over the belt or 
belts running from the line-shaft to the mill. This shaft should be 
from thirteen to fifteen feet from the mill spindle, to give sufficient 
length of belt. 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 19 

The center of the mill pulley and driver must not be in line, but as 
follows : When the reel belt plan is adopted, 2^l(^(^^ th^ center of the 
mill pulley four or five inches below the top of the driving pul- 
ley that runs from the mill, and the side of the mill pulley that runs 
towards the driving ptdley in line with the center of the driving 
pxdley, then place the idle or tightning pulley in a sliding frame on 
the under side of the slack belt near the driving pxdley, and of the 
proper height and angle to lead the belt squarely on the mill pxdley. 

When locating the mill to run by " quarter twist belt," place thus : 
Upper or lower side of the driving pulley, which runs towards the 
mill, shoxdd be five or six inches above the center of the burr pidley, 
and the side of the burr pxdley that runs towards the driving jjxdley 
must be in a line with its center. In attaching the bolt it will be 
observed that its position depends somewhat upon how the elevator 
foot and cooling conveyor are placed. It will be found best in most 
situations to put the cooling conveyor and elevator foot entirely below 
the floor. It is a good plan to set the Portable or in fact any kind of 
a mill on a foundation entirely below and independent from the floor 
of the house. The reel belt plan of driving from a pulley on a hori- 
zontal shaft, even if a large one, will make no edge strain on the belt 
whatever, and in stopping and starting is of great convenience. We 
have it shown in a small way in the cut, Fig. 3, under head of "Com- 
plete Grinding and Bolting Mills." Where we furnish the mills, we 
always, when requested to do so, send draft and plans showing how to 
set up and arrange all, so that it will be a success, and without addi- 
tional charge. 

GEARED MILLS 

Are furnished with wood and iron gearing — wooden cogs in the driv- 
ing wheel. This does away with the noise and deafening clatter of 
the ordinary, or all iron geared mills. (See under head of "Gear- 
ing," and " Under Runner Geared Mills.") These cogs are of wide 
face, thus having a large bearing surface, and wear but slowly. 
Where there is one mill the shaft is long enough to receive the pulley 
and one journal box outside. We often put three run of burrs, 
two wheat and one corn, upon one continuous shaft. This makes a 
very compact arrangement. In this case the mills are detached by 
slipping the pinion or wheel out of gear, on a sleeve provided for the 
purpose. 



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RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 21 

SINGLE REEL BOLT— Complete, and Dimen- 
sions. 

(See preceding page.) 

Our bolts are so well known that a full description seems superflu- 
ous. Their constant use for fourteen years has suggested some marked 
changes, which together with aWief outline of the bolt itself, we will 
describe. The object gained is a more efficient bolt for custom work, 
either for a Portable Mill or any flouring mill however large or small, 
where a bolt is wanted specially adapted to the demands of custom 
grinding; at the same time a bolt that can be shipped to any point on 
a navigable river or railroad in the United States or Territories. We 
have already sent a number of them into Northern Minnesota and 
Wisconsin. Also, Texas, Kansas, Georgia. &c., &c. When so or- 
dered they are taken apart and boxed, previously marked how each 
part belongs, and drafts and description of how to set it up, sent so 
that one at all skilled can put it up in the mill and have it ready to 
run in two to three days time. For those residing within a few hun- 
dred miles of our works, we mostly send on open cars or boat, well 
protected by paint and varnish, and out of the great number shipped 
within ten years past, have not had a single one at all damaged that 
w<e know of. They are made in large quantities, the parts being 
duplicated and cut out from patterns, and by machinery adapted to 
the purpose. The lumber contained in them is thoroughly seasoned, 
and selected ot the best quality. The parts usually sent with them 
unless otherwise ordered are: 

1st. All the gearing and shafts required, with supporting frame and 
bearings for the elevator head, spout, gear and shafts. 

2d. Extra heavy cloth of Dufour & Co.'s Dutch Anchor brand 
made up to fit the reel, with strips of ticking to come in contact with 
the ribs of reel, and proper arrangement of numbers to make flour 
that will bear inspection. This is generally sent by express in a sep- 
arate package. 

3d, The elevator complete, as follows : forty feet of 4^-inch leather or 
gum belt, thirty 4-inch heavy tin, iron banded, cups, with improved 
copper clasp fastenings, head and foot with turned pulleys in them, 
including an outside pair of bevel or spur wheels or turned pulley to 
receive power. (See cut of elevator head and foot under head of 
"Elevator, Cups and Fastenings.") 



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4th. A cooling conveyor gaared by suitable wheels to the shaft in 
foot of the elevator, so that it can be located in any direction to suit 
the situation. To fill some special orders we have put the cooling 
conveyor on top of the chest; in most cases it is best to have it below. 
The frame work of the bolt is made of hard wood and well bolted. 
Conveyor for flour and one for returns full length of bolt ; conveyor 
flights are of hard wood ; cut oflTs are provided so that one-fourth, all 
or any degree of the flouring cloth may be used for fine flour, at the 
option of the miller. 

TABLE OF DIMENSIONS. 



[Length of Reel. Extreme Length 



For 26 and 30 inch mill ; 16 feet. 

For 30 and .36 " " 18 " 

For 36 and 42 " " 20 " 

For 42 and 48 " " ' 22 " 



18* feet. 
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They are 3 feet 6 inches wide and 6 feet 2 inches high to top of 
elevator. 



PORTABLE MILL AND BOLT. 

In our portable Mill and Bolt we have condensed all the advantages 
required of a custom mill in making a prime article of flour and much 
better suited for the purpose. We have not been sparing in the ma- 
terial necessary to make every part strong and durable, and they will 
bear to be continually used with a strong power without any part 
yielding in the least. The bolts are arranged for making all the cut- 
offs for changing the grade of the flour, thus using more or less bolting 
surface, or making more or less returns, as may be found necessary. 
It makes a quick and even discharge of flour from the flour spout, 
there are no hoppers or anything for the clogging of flour, and every 
customer gets his own flour from his own wheat. This is of great 
advantage, and if liOt pretty fully accomplished creates dissatisfaction 
with customers. The Bolts in connection with our Mills are of ample 
capacity when the grain is in proper condition to make good flour. 
They are made much larger and in more roomy chest than ever be- 
fore. They are supplied with our improved percussion apparahcs. 



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This has now been in use in its present style for over ten years, with 
perfect success. It is composed of three sets of hinged arms, or knock- 
ers, three in each set, secured to every alternate rib of the reel inside, 
gently tapping the ribs on the downward or empty side of the reel, 
thus not forcing the flour through the cloth, but dusting out and un- 
clogging it. These can be stopped or started by the miller at any 
time while the Bolt is in operation — either one set, two, or all, as 
circumstances may require. These, every practical miller knows, after 
having used them, to be indispensable to counteract the extremes of 
damp and dry, or cold and exceedingly warm weather. Some millers 
utterly condemn the use of knockers on bolts, and, in reference to 
those commonly in use, we will agree with them in this. The diffi- 
culty lies in the fact that commonly they are so arranged that the 
miller is obliged to use them at all times. In free bolting weather, he 
not only wants to stop the percussion apparatus, but also to have 
all the safeguards against too tree bolting at his command. With this 
apparatus and proper grinding no clogging of the Bolt will ever be 
noticed. By the use of this apparatus we are enabled to use finer 
cloth than without it, and at all times bolt even and obtain better 
yields. This tried and valuable improvement has been secured by 
Letters-Patent. 

These Mills and Bolts, or either of them separately are constantly 
being attached to old and new mills, warehouses and places where 
steam and water power can be had or used. We use on these Bolts 
Dufour & Co.'s celebrated Dutch Anchor brand of Bolting Cloth 
made up in best manner with 2^ inch strips of heavy ticking to come 
in contact with the ribs of reel. 

Some parties erroneously entertain the idea that a portable mill is a 
temporary affair. They obtain this idea from the word portable. This 
word, applied to a mill, means only that the machinery is built in such 
a manner at the factory as to permit of its being shipped the same as 
any other machinery. Our portable mill has all the qualities for 
doing good work, and all the durability, that any old style mill has. 
It further has the advantage of enabling a man to put up his mill 
without near so much delay and expense as is required in the old style. 
In every instance where a portable mill has failed to do its work prop- 
erly or to be durable, it has not been because it was a portable mill, 
but because it was not constructed on (jood well-tried principles, or of 



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good material, or the fault may have beeu because it was not set up as 
it should be, or had not been properly managed after it was set up. 

Our Mills and Bolts are fitted up and put together ready to run, 
before shipment, then properly arranged for shipping, and delivered 
on board the cars at the proper depot here, and a through rate of 
freight contracted in the shipping receipt. 



COMPLETE PORTABLE GRINDING AND 
BOLTING FLOURING MILLS. 



The cuts, Figs. 1, 2, 3 and 4, are intended to show the different 
arrangements in buildings and are made by us of the following sizes 
of stones : 30, 36 and 42 inches diameter of upper-runners, and 26, 
30 and 36 inch of the under-runner kind, with the bolts described 
fully elsewhere, of ample capacity and to meet the special demands of 
a custom mill, capable of making flour that will bear inspection in 
any market, at the same time good yields, and are as economical in 
the use of power as any mill in the United States. Drawings and 
directions to set up sent with each mill when ordered. It betters the 
arrangement to place the husk frame 20 inches below the floor; the 
discharge spout and hoppers all come at a convenient height for the 
miller to see into the hopper and operate the mill without stooping. 
In Figs. 1 and 3 they are shown thus. We advise making a platform 
in the rear of the mills over the belts. The stones and bolt-chest can 
be placed on same floor, as Fig. 1, or the bolt above as the situation re- 
quires. They will grind and bolt from six to fifteen bushels per hour 
according to size, and can be put in operation in a short time, and are 
no more liable to get out of repair than the best mill in use. 

Those having their power all ready, should give us the dimensions 
of it and kind, to enable us to give correct information as to size of 
mill best adapted to it, &c. , &c. 



. Fig. 1. 




The above shows our Portable Mills, arranged in one story house and driven by Keel Belts and Tightening Rigging to Shift Beits. 

For Ground Plan, 8ee Fig. 4. 




Portable Mills driven by quarter twist Belts with<n.t the tightening rigging. For Ground Plan, See F.g 



Fi^. 3 




Fi^. 4. 




Thi^ Uiouiid Plan view applies to Fig^. 1, 2 and 3. Line Shaft, S S, Bolt at B, &c., is located above. Foundation Timbers, D D 

and Cooling Conveyor, E, is under lower floor. 



Fi^ 5. 




This engraving represents two geared Mills with their attendant 
machinery as arranged in the Mill Building, Warehouse, or any house 
suitable. The application of the Power to be by belt from Engine or 
Water Power to the Large Pulley between two Mills. 








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COMBINED MILL HUSK. 



In cases where there is or can be a basement under the grinding floor, 
we advise lengthening out the husk posts sufficiently to throw the gear- 
ing or belts entirely below the floor. When this is done the husks of 
the two or more run of burrs are combined into one, making it very 
solid. This style of mill, where there is room under the grinding floor 
for it, is the best arrangement possible. 

A husk of this kind has all the firmness and solidity of the usual 
style of frame husk, and yet it is not so bulky and cumbersome. 
Heavy joint bolts being used entirely, instead of pins, it can readily 
be tightened up, should any part become slack. These joint bolts 
bring the timbers harder and more firmly against the shoulders than 
it is possible for pins or keys ; hence its exceeding firmness. Mills 
put up by us in this style cost the purchaser less money than it is 
possible for him to buy the burrs, spindles, steps, lighter screws, steps, 
feed rigging, etc., complete, and then get his timber, hire hands, and 
build it himself. After he finishes his husk, he will find, in addition 
to its costing him more than if we should furnish it, he has not nearly 
as neat a husk, nor one that looks like a finished piece of machinery. 
The entire timbers in our Combined Husks are dressed and varnished. 
While it is together in our shoi?, before taking apart for shipment, 
every piece is so marked as to show plainly its place in putting up 
when it arrives at the mill. Customers purchasing these husks, etc., 
complete, avoid the delay in starting their mills that is necessarily 
connected with this when all is made at the mill. At the mill, every- 
thing has to be done at a decided disadvantage over doing it at a shop 
where there are tools and machinery especially adapted for the work, 
and hands that are thoroughly accustomed to doing it. 

This style of Mill, with pulleys on the spindles, driven from an up- 
right shaft by belts with tightening pulleys on the slack side, makes the 
most convenient, and at the same time, as durable and efficient a mill 
as can be built. With this arrangement, any burr or burrs can be 
stopped or started at pleasure, without disturbing the others. Where 
any changing of burrs has to be done, as is the case in custom mills, 
this is an important item, both for convenience and economy. It saves 



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the time that would be lost in stopping the entire machinery of the 
mill, shifting the gearing, and again starting, which will always amount 
to several minutes, by the time the burrs are again properly grinding. 
And, further, belts do away with all liability to that jar and chatter that 
always more or less accompanies gearing not kept in proper condition 
in every respect, which is very seldom done. The belt gives to the 
burr a very even, steady motion. Our experience is that these belt 
mills are as easily and more accurately kept in tram than geared mills 
with any kind of gearing. This method of driving burrs is not only 
desirable for custom mills, but is also well adapted for merchant mills. 
We think no better or more satisfactory arrangement for driving either 
custom or merchant burrs than this, is in use, and we have had expe- 
rience with all methods. We have over one hundred of this style of 
mills running, driven by belts in this manner, and they are giving 
the most entire satisfaction. Most of them are run by parties that 
have used various other methods of driving their burrs. These all 
give this style a most decided preference over any other method of 
driving. The cost is about the same as gearing. We can now give 
parties interested, references to mills of this same kind in most any of 
the middle and western States. Of course we do not advocate this 
plan of driving burrs, nor this style of husk for every case. There 
are a great many places where there is not the necessary basement 
room, and parties do not wish to go to any more expense than the 
usual short husk portable mill, and some situations would require a 
geared mill all rigged and fitted up in the best manner. 

In the engraving. Fig. 7, is shown one of these husks with two upper 
and one under runner mill ; the frame is not shown as heavy as we use 
for 42 inch and 4 feet stones; one of the lower belts is shown, the others 
in dotted lines. The shelving for supporting the belt when the tight- 
ening pulley is thrown back is not shown. Our adjustable tightening 
frame and hinge is of superior advantage in stopping and starting 
either one or all the burrs. They are operated by hand wheels from 
above in a very simple and easy manner not shown in the cut. The 
precise slant and position of this movable pulley is regulated by an im- 
proved hinge having but three castings, a wrought iron rod, and three 
screw bolts, one of them provided with two hexagon nuts to regulate 
the position in one direction, while the plate to which the frame is 
hinged allow it to be adjusted in another required direction. By 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 33 

keeping the pulley in the proper position the belt raises from the shelv- 
ing and touches nothing but the pulleys when in motion. The excel- 
lence of this combined mill arrangement, with the new features, is 
considered of great advantage, and is highly commended by all of 
those usins them. 




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RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 35 

DOUBLE REEL BOLT. 

Where more bolting surface is required than there is in a single 
reel bolt, we build them with two reels, in portable chests, and em- 
bodying all the advantages and improvements of our single reel 
portable bolts. We furnish with them the gearing, elevator, etc.,) 
complete and neatly finished. They are built in sections for conven- 
ience in shipping and handling. We build also three and four reel 
chests to order. ■ We send with these bolts all that is mentioned as 
being furnished with the single reel bolts, except we send 48 feet of 
elevator belt and 36 cups. Will state that while we are willing to 
furnish all the irons belonging to our bolts at fair rates, with draft 
and specifications showing how to make them, we advise our cus- 
tomers to have the complete bolt made here and shipped with the 
other supplies of the mill. The mill and all by so doing gives better 
satisfaction, besides a great saving in expense. We have sent them 
South into Georgia; North into Northern Minnesota, and West into 
Western Kansas and Nebraska. For such long distances we recom- 
mend to have them tak^ apart and boxed as referred to under head 
of " Single Reel Bolt." 

We make them of the following length of reel shafts, 16, 18, 20 
and 22 feet ; the chest and frame supporting the gearing at h6ad 
makes each bolt measure 2^ feet longer. They are all about 8 feet 7 
inches high to top of elevator. 

Grinding and Flouring, and Capacity. 

All should know that the most important item in converting wheat 
into flour, is the Grinding Mill. Grain cannot be properly floured 
without burrs of good quality, dressed expressly for the purpose. 
Although a Miller of not much experience may sometimes make a 
pretty fair article of flour, yet those having the most experience will 
always find something to learn on this subject. It is best that the 
skill of an expert Miller be employed to prepare the face and furrows 
of the burrs and put them in order for grinding. Our mills, when 
properly dressed and in order, make a quahty and yield of flour un- 
surpassed by any other mill, as the letters from our customers testify. 
Nevertheless, some of our mills, run and managed by unskillful hands, 
are making a tolerable article of flour, without much care to dress 
the burrs and keep in order, and sometimes are run a long time with- 



36 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 

out any dressing. In grinding wheat, the burrs should be adjusted 
with precision, and should always occupy the attention of the Miller. 
In grinding grists, some damp and others dry, and of different quali- 
ties of wheat, the stones require close attention. The runner should 
be raised slightly for damp wheat ; if not, the burrs are liable to heat 
the chop, and clog their grinding surfaces. If allowed to run too 
close on dry wheat, the bran will be cut and the flour made dark. 
These are common difficulties, but can be avoided by a careful miller 
who wants to make a fine article of merchantable flour, and good 
yield. The several qualities of wheat and its conditions, as well as 
the particular quality of flour required to meet the demand of any 
particular market, must be observed and understood in order to de- 
termine the best mode of grinding. 

An Important Item. — Be sure to keep the furrows sufficiently 
deep, and especially so for corn, and see under heads of " Setting up and 
Starting" and " Keeping in Order." Burrs are apt to throw out un- 
ground grain if run too slow, when, if the speed is increased, this 
difficulty is obviated. 

Grinding Corn. — The dress is not that i*equired for wheat. For 
corn, let every part of the surface be sharp, and the fujrroivs cut deep; 
thus, with a high speed, the meal will not be heated. When the meal 
is ground hot, the stones are dull or the furrows not deep enough. It 
requires much more power to grind with dull stones or shallow fur- 
rows. Every stroke with a sharp pick makes a great number of 
sharp cutting edges upon French Burr, which cut easy, like a sharp 
tool in wood. 

Be careful to keep the burrs well balanced and in tram. See ob- 
servations elsewhere under this head. 

In reference to the capacity of our mill we will give our opinions from 
the practical knowledge and experience we have had with them. 
Having a number of water and steam mills of our entire make and 
completion near our works and in our city, some having been built 
with special reference to having all first-class, our opportunities have 
been good near at hand for constant improvement. While much 
depends upon the power and condition of grain, our mills are made 
of the kind of burr stone, carefully selected, with furrows drafted and 
shaped in the most approved style, that the greatest attainable results 
may be accomplished. Under favorable circumstances our three feet 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 37 

mills have ground to make good flour and yields 14 bushels per hour, 
which, when in moderate condition as to sharpness, would do but 8 
or 10 bushels. Our under-runner mills average a greater capacity 
than the upper-runner kind. 

The amount our mills and mill stones will grind to do it well, is as 
great as that successfully obtained by any mill in existence, and al- 
ways has been entirely satisfactory, oftentimes astonishing old and 
experienced millers. On one occasion two of our three feet upper-run- 
ner mills with two single reel bolts have made 100 bbls. of merchant- 
able flour in 24 hours. With the larger sizes we could point to pro- 
portionally greater results. 

Our three and three and a half feet mills are often found grinding 
fiister than the four feet sizes of the old style of mills, at the same 
time doing as good and better work. These are facts, and the reasons 
why are simply because the stones are run at a greater speed, while 
the furrows are shaped to avoid heating, and properly drafted to dis- 
tribute the grain evenly over the grinding surfaces. Also, much is 
owing to a good selection of the burr stock of which the stones are 
made. We conclude this subject by reference to some who have given 
us their views, carefully expressed in writing, and here published 
for the benefit of all those interested in milling. 

Keeping in Order. 

The face of the bed stone must be kept level and the spindle in 
perfect tram with it. To tram, take ofi* the hoop and runner stone, 
and if a Pulley Mill, put on the belt the same as when grinding ; 
then place on the spindle a wooden arm with a hole in one end to tit 
tight on the upper end of spindle, so that it will traverse the face of 
the bed stone, having before made a small hole through the project- 
ing end to receive a quill or piece of whale-bone to trace the surface 
of the bed-stone about two inches in from its skirt. On turning the 
spindle, it can now be readily seen which way the step is to be moved 
in order to throw the spindle in tram ; if it is properly in tram, the 
quill will traverse the bed-stone evenly around its face. To tram our 
geared mills, the toe of the si:)indle must not he moved out of line 
Avith the shaft holdmg the driving gear wheel; the proper way is to 
tram it in the bush, which is provided with suitable keys. However, 
Avhen the toe of the spindle or step is required to be moved length- 



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ways of this shaft, no bad results will follow, provided the cogs are 
all the time in proper depth — even on their back or large end, and 
not too deep in gear. The spindles of our mills are not apt to get 
out of tram, but in all mills they should be closely watched and fre- 
quently tried in this particular. When the spindle is in perfect tram, 
and the runner in balance, the bitrrs will not wear out of face, but 
the reverse, they will naturally wear in face. The followers should 
not be forced too hard against the spindle by the wedges in the iron 
bush, as it Avill make the spindle heat. 

The space under the leather, on top of the bush, should be well 
supplied with .tallow rolled up in a woolen cloth and laid immediately 
around the spindle. The oil cup in the bush should be supplied with 
good sperm or lard oil every time the burrs are taken up. Place 
some candle-wick in this cup, with one end against (not around) the 
spindle. This keeps the spindle supplied with a continual flow of oil 
in addition to the tallow. Oil the spindle step with good sperm or 
lard oil, clean out once a month, and keep out dirt. 

In geared mills, pay particular attention to the adjustment of the 
gear wheels. If they are too deep or not deep enough in gear, they 
will not run so smoothly and will cut "out. As the wooden cogs wear, 
in time a shoulder will be formed on them by the iron cogs in the 
pinion. In order to obviate the tremble or rough running that this 
shoulder would cause, it should be trimmed off from time to time. 
Grease the cogs with tallow, and see observations on keeping stones 
in order, under head of " Setting up and Starting." 

We request as a favor of any of those using our machinery, 
mills, bolts, &c., to inform us if they are not working satisfactorily; 
in such a case, state plainly as you can in what particular, as we will 
take pleasure in correcting the defect or giving advice concerning it. 
Some of our mills and mill stones that have been used constantly for 
8 to 12 years may require some changes, such as re-setting the irons, 
improving the dress, &c., that would make them as good as new; 
when written to or interviewed on the subject, will state to the best of 
our ability what should ^be done. 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 39 

In Ordering, or tvlien a Correct estimate of Cost 

is Wanted, 

It will be quite a help both to our customers and to ourselves to 
observe the points mentioned below. A plain statement of the situa- 
tion and what is wanted, together with a rough sketch will often save 
much delay and trouble. 

1st. Give location of Mill, i. e., its relation to road, railway, and 
power ; where it is most convenient to receive grist work and where 
merchant grain. 

2d. State size of mill house ; height of stories from floor to floor ; 
pitch of roof, and which way comb of house runs ; which way the 
joist and timbers of the mill run, and their size. 

3d. If there is a basement under the grinding floor, and how high. 

4th. If water poAver is to be used, state size and kind of water wheel 
and its speed. If a turbine wheel, give height of head, which way 
wheel runs, and location of mill-house. 

5th. If the power has not been improved, state the fall that can be 
obtained, and give the amount of water in depth and width running 
over a weir. See "Measurement of Water in a Stream." 

6th. If the power used is steam, give the diameter of cylinder and 
length of stroke of engine ; number of revolutions per minute made 
by engine; diameter and width of face of band wheel on engine; 
which way the engine runs — whether top of band wheel runs to or 
from the mills. 

7th. Make a sketch showing the location of engine bed plate and 
shaft to the mills. 

8th. State whether the mills are wanted to run with or against the 
sun. We build them to run with the sun unless otherwise ordered. 

9th. Name the place to which the machinery is to be shipped and, 
if thought best, by what route. It often happens that we can judge 
best the way to ship. Also, your name and post ofiice plainly and in 
full. 

■ We deliver our goods on board cars at the proper depot here, free 
of charge, and take a contracted through receipt with rate of freight 
stated in it, and send to the purchaser, thus guarding our customers 
against over-charges or high rates of freight. For 5 per cent, added to 
our prices, we wUl pre-pay freight on one half and full car load lots to 



40 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 

Buffalo, Philadelphia, Baltimore, St. Louis, Quincy, Rock Island and 
Memphis. 3 per cent, will cover it to Chicago, Pittsburgh, Toledo, 
Louisville and Evansville. On boat or cars at any depot in Cin- 
cinnati we will pre-pay freight at 10 cents per 100 lbs., (weights are 
given on list.) Great care is taken to inclose such parts of our 
supplies and mills when necessary in strong boxes, iron bound at 
the corners, so that they can be conveyed safely to any part of the 
world. 



Setting up and Starting. 



We have often found it to the advantage of our customers to have 
one of our own men assist in setting up and starting. Their experience 
and familiarity with our machinery enables them to expedite the set- 
ting up. They are employed on this important part of our work 
constantly. Our charges for their services are reasonable. In some 
of the far western States we have skilled mill-wrights for this purpose, 
thus saving time and expense to the purchaser. From drafts and 
explanations we send (when requested to do so) with our mill work 
and mills, mill-wrights can generally succeed in giving good satis- 
faction. 

The burrs of all our mills are faced true and furrowed, but do not 
have as smooth a grinding or flouring face as is necessary for flouring 
wheat. A few days work by the miller with pick and rub stone is of 
great advantage. To do this important work correctly requires one 
skilled in the use of the red staff", with a good true iron proof staff" 
close at hand. We are sorry to be compelled to say that the millers 
are few that know how to correctly handle the red staflP on the face of 
a mill stone. It is a difficult matter to explain the manner of doing 
it without a personal interview and the implements in readiness. How- 
ever, we are ready to give on this point of great importance all the in- 
formation we can by sketches and writing. 



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This Cut Represents either size Machine driven from the Top when so required. 

Some of the Reasons why the Eureka Should be used in preference 
to any other Smut and Separating Machine now offered for Sale : 

1st. The scourer used in the Eureka is constructed of the best im- 
ported cast sheet steel, manufactured and rolled expressly for this pur- 
pose. The scouring is done on an entire smooth surface, and by direct 
action on the grain, thoroughly scours and polishes the berry without 
waste, and at the same time retains its scouring qualities until the 
scouring case is entirely worn out. As the beaters or fan blades of 
the revolving scouring cylinders are chilled cast-iron, they will last for 
years without perceptible wear, and when the steel case is worn out 
by severe friction of the grain, can be replaced at a small expense. 
All machines are so strongly and permanently built, and the revolving 
cylinder so perfectly balanced, that they will, Avith ordinary care, last 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 43 

for years, with the small additional expense of renewing the scouring 
case, once in from three to five or eight years, as the case may be. 

2d. For its entire reliability in cleaning the worst samples of smutty 
wheat ; the preliminary or first separator is attached to all the No. 0, 
1, 2 and 3 Ordinary sizes, which removes smut balls, dust, chafl', chess 
or cheat, and light and worthless grains, before the wheat goes to the 
scourer. As the scourer is thoroughly ventilated, supplied by air at 
the bottom, and discharging the smut and dust loosened from the 
grain during the process of scouring, through the perforations of the 
scouring case, and the fan at the same time drawing a strong current 
of air through the revolving cylinder, there is no possibility of the 
grain coming in contact with smut and dust during the process of 
scouring. Most of the so-called close scouring machines that are now 
being urged upon millers are destitute of this important principle, and 
hence worthless. 

3d. The Eureka, so far as we know, is the only machine that has a 
perfect shoe attachment, and where the machine is the best known is 
always invariably ordered. It requires little or no attention, being 
driven by a belt from main shaft of the machine and a spring pitman ; 
it makes no noise, and with the improved double screen, takes out 
more headings, straw joints, rat filth, corn and oats, than can possibly 
be taken out with the rolling screen, while the cockle screen takes out 
cockle, sand, etc., and we earnestly advise all persons ordering the 
No. 0, 1 or 2 machines, to order the shoe in all cases. It is now very 
seldom that we have an order for either of the three sized machines 
above referred to without the shoe, and in nine cases out of ten when 
machines are so ordered, the shoe is afterwards ordered, thereby caus- 
ing extra expense and trouble. 

The last reason we shall give is that this is, in all respects, the 
best wheat cleaning machine in the world ; this to millers is an im- 
portant consideration, and cannot well be overlooked. 



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In Ordering Smut Machines, 

First, decide the size or number of machine wanted, and in deciding 
this, it will be well to remember that the machines will do all claimed 
for them. If a machine is wanted to clean twenty-five bushels pei 
hour, a No. 1 machine, run to the motion designed for it, will do 
it much better than a No. 2, and either size machine run to the mo- 
tion and fed to the full capacity, will do much better work than if run 
at a less motion and with a less feed. Some have thought that if a 
No. 3 machine, for instance, will clean one hundred bushels per hour 
well, that it will clean sixty bushels better. This is a mistake. 

Warranty. 

All machines are warranted to be built of the very best material 
and perfect in all their parts, and any defect in the material or con- 
struction will be made good to the purchaser without charge; and 
further, to give entire satisfaction, when put up and run according to 
directions attached to all machines. 

Terms. 

When the cash is remitted with the order, or within thirty days 
from date of shipment, a discount of five per cent, will be allowed, or 
list price at the end of ninety days. If longer time is required, ap- 
proved notes on interest after ninety days from date of shipment, 
payable in bank, will be required. 



TABLE OF DIMENSIOKS. 



No 


S o 


Height from 
where wheat en- 
ters to floor. 


SIZE 

ON 

FLOOR. 


1^ 


DIAMETER 

OF 
PULLEY. 


Height from 

Floor to Centre 

of Pulley. 


CAPACITY 

PER 

HOUR. 





5 ft 5 in. 


4 ft 


2 ft 2 in. 


700 


6 in-4inface 


1 foot. 


10 to 15 bu 


1 


6 ft 2 In. 


5 ft 6 in. 


2 ft 2 in. 


700 


7 in-1 in face 


1 foot. 


20 to 30 bu 


2 


6 ft 10 in 


6 ft 2 in. 


2 ft 8 in. 


625 


10 in-5 in face 


1 foot 2 in. 


40 to 60 bu 


3 


7 ft 6 in. 


.5 ItOin. 


3 ft 1 in. 


550 


14 in-6 in face 


1 foot 4 in. 


100 to 125 bu 


£ 2 

3 


7 ft 8 in. 


5 ft 2 in. 


2 ft 8 in. 


650 


10 in-5 in face 


1 footlin. 


40 to 60 bu 


& 3 


7 ft 11 in 


5 ft 3 in. 


3ft2in. 


550 


14 in-6 in face 


1 footl in. 


100 to 125 bu 


8 ft 2 in. 


5 ft 6 in. 


3 ft 6 in. 


500 


14tol6in-8inface 


1 footl in. 


125 to 150 bu 


^ 5 

3 I 


8 ft 2 in. 


5 ft 4 in. 


3 ft 9 in. 


450 


18to24in-8inface 


1 foot 4 in. 


175 to 2001 bu 



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45 



DUSTLESS OAT SEPARATOR AND ZIGZAG. 

With two or four "Wheat Riddles and Cockle Riddle. 



j^ATENTED ^PRIL 9, 1861; JIe-ISSUED, A.PRIL 1 9, 187I. 




This Machine is named "Dustless Separator," because the 
Dust is separated from the wheat, conveyed out of the mill, and 
deposited in a dust room, before the grain passes to the riddles ; the 
wheat and screenings are left free from dust. 

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46 



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Its operation is as follows : — The grain enters the Machine at the 
hopper, which is shown, where it receives the first blast ; then passes 
through two to four wheat riddles in succession, and over a cockle 
riddle into the second blast. The riddles deposit oats, sticks, weeds, 
ergot, rat-balls, etc., in suitable spouts; the heavy screenings fall into 
a hopper and are spouted off. This Machine has none but suction 
blasts, and is offered to the milling community as a first-class Separa- 
tor. 



Dimensions and Capacity. 



No. 


Capacity 
per hour. 


Size on 
floor. 


Extreme -n n 
Height. P""«y- 


Kev. per 
minute. 




2 
3 


30 to 40 bush. 
60 to 80 bush. 

30 to 40 bush. 
60 to 80 bush. 


33x34 
45x34 

33x34 
45x34, 


5 ft. 4 in 

5 ft. 5 in 

6 ft. 2 in 
6 ft. 3 in 


6 in. 
6 in. 


440 
440 


2 riddles for 
winter wheat 


2 
3 


6 in. 
6 in. 


440 
440 


4 riddles for 
spring wheat 




S™ 



48 



DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



FLOUR PACKERS. 



Mattison's, Taggart's and other well known Packers, ready for 
shipment on short notice. For some situations one kind may suit 
better than another, and when we know the purpose it is designed for 
can advise which would suit best. The advantages of them are, that 
they are ready for use when shipped by merely setting up and attach- 
ing power, and suited to a variety of work in the packing line. The 
Mattison kind will pack in barrels or paper sacks of different sizes. 

When a cheap Packer is wanted we have the Portable Conical Roller 
Flour Packer. 




Capacity, 3 barrels per hour — 12 to 18 revolutions per minute. 
Weight, 250 pounds. 



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49 



HUNTLEY &, HOLCOMB'S EXCELSIOR 
BRAN DUSTER. 

ADJUSTABLE WHILE RUNNING. 




This cut shows the Duster as completed, with shoe attached, with 
part of the outer case and part of the wire gauze cylinder removed, to 
show the interior of the Machine. The lower section of the outside 
case containing the spouts never being removed after once set up in 
the mill ; the shoe can be turned to any position required, by turning 
the top plate with it which can be done by slacking the tie rods that 
bind all together. 



50 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 

The manufacturers have recently improved their already celebrated 
and widely-known Machine, They say in their latest circular, " We 
have had thirteen years experience on Bran Dusters, and nearly eleven 
years of the time on our present Machine, and think we understand 
the wants of Millers in this line perfectly. Our aim has been to make 
as perfect a Duster as could be made, and think we now have a perfect 
one to offer the milling public. 

" Ours is a vertical Machine and so constructed that it can be run 
either with or against the sun, as may be required. 

' ' The Wire-cloth Cylinder is made in halves, and can be unbolted and 
taken out one-half at a time, and can be turned around for examina- 
tion on all sides while the Machine is running. 

" We put on all sizes, a shoe to throw off dough balls or any foreign 
substance that would injure the wire-cloth, making it a perfect Ma- 
chine without any other device than the Machine itself. 

"We have had Machines running side by side with all the other kinds 
of Dusters and have always beaten them in quantity and quality of 
flour, and are ready at any time to put one to a test with any other 
Machine. 

" This Machine has a Kevolving Cylinder of pure Bristol Brushes and 
has nothing but the Brush Cylinder to drive, making it run extremely 
light, requiring less than one-half of one-horse power to drive the 
largest sized Machines. 

" There are now over seven hundred of them running, and as 
far as we know all are giving perfect satisfaction, and we defy 
any man to show us where one has been superseded by any other 
Machine ; further, we will say that we have put our Machine in place 
of several other kinds, and have given satisfaction in all cases where 
others have failed. We find in other Circulars statements that their 
Machines will make ten per cent, of flour ; ive say this is exaggerated ; we 
have made five and one-fourth per cent., and say this is more than any 
other Duster can do with a fair test. We do not make statements 
that are exaggerated, but only such as we are willing to guarantee. 

" For cleaning Cracked Wheat, Pearl Barley, and all this class of 
material, there is no better Machine, and we can give the best of testi- 
monials of their work on this kind of material." 



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51 




This cut is a sectional view of the Machine showing the entire con- 
struction, except the Shoe, which will accompany all of the Machines. 
The Flour and Bran Spouts can be turned to any direction required, 
independently, to adjust them to any location in a mill. 

Dimensions. 



No. 

1 
2 
3 



I Extreme' vSize on 
Height. ; Floor. 



4 ft. 4 in 
4 ft. 7 in 
4ft.llin 



2ft.lin. 

2 ft. 6 in. 

3 feet. 



Motion 
permin 



400 
^350 
300 



Dimensions of Pulley. 



Capacity 
per Diem. 



7 inch diameter, 4 inch face. 

8 inch diameter, 4 inch face. 
8 inch diameter, 4 inch face. 



100 bbls. 
200 bbls. 
300 bbls. 



8^° When requu-ed, Pulleys can be furnished from six to twelve 
inches diameter. 



52 



DEfJCEIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



FRENCH BURR FARM AND PLANTATION 

MILL. 



j^ATENTED August ist, 1871. 




This mill has been built by us and in use for a number of years, 
and in all cases has proven itself worthy of the reputation it has ob- 
tained. 

The changes made within the last two years make it the best invest- 
ment of money that can be made by any one wanting a cheap mill. 
It is complete in itself, not requiring any hangers, &c., to set it in 
operation, and can be put to work without an experienced mechanic. 
In its structure we have not been sparing in the material necessary to 
make every part strong and durable. They will bear to be continual- 
ly used with a strong power without any part yielding in the least. 
The objections to most mills of this class is caused by their being put 
up in soft wood frames, and castings of frail dimensions, the conse- 
quence being that the spindle and important parts soon get out of 
place. To those having any kind of light po'ver the smaller sizes 
are well adapted, and in every situation where they have been prop- 
erly placed their satisfactory working has been exemplified and will be 
guaranteed by us. It will grind middlings or minerals, all kinds of 
feed and make good tamily meal. 

The above cut is a fair representation of the mill ; it is simple, and 
has less parts than any other mill in the market. It has a horizontal 
steel spindle running in anti-friction metal bearings, and a steel seat at 
its end to receive the pressure of the burrs in grinding. 

The runner is placed in an iron back and rigidly keyed to 
the spindle. The bed stone is so arranged as to be self-adjusting. The 



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53 



mill cannot get out of tram, since when left at liberty it will adjust 
itself into perfect tram. The bed stone is held up to its place in 
grinding by a stiff rubber spring, so as to enable it to yield in case 
any hard substance enters between the burrs, thus obviating the dan- 
ger of breakage, and yet not permitting the stones to yield or press 
apart in grinding ordinary substances. The spindle being horizontal 
this mill can be driven directly from an engine, horse-power, or line- 
shaft. One great item of superiority is that a strong or light power 
may be used and the mill will grind in proportion, and will do good 
work at the same titne. Every mill warranted. 

Directions for using and keeping in order sent with each mill. 



Diameter 

of 

Burrs. 


Power 

to 
nrive. 


Diameter 

of 
Pulley. 


Face 

of 
Pulley. 


Capacity 

per 

Hour. 


Revolutions 

per 

Minute. 


14 in. 


1 to 4 horse. 


OJ^ in. 


5}^ in. 


2 to 8 bush. 


600 to 1200 


1G in. 


2 to 6 horse. 


11 in. 


C>i in. 


4 to 12 bush. 


400 to 800 


IS in. 


4 to 10 horse. 


11 in. 


f.>^ in. 


8 to 20 bush. 


400 to 700 




54 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



CORX AND COB CRUSHER, AND GRINDER- 




Chill Hardened Corn and Cob Cracker, Bone and Bark Mill, 

They are made of the best chill hardened iron, well fitted, and are 
undoubtedly the best thing now made for the purpose, outwearing, in 
some instances, three of the common kind. They can be set up in 
any kind of a building, sometimes to the side'on two strong brackets, 
or on any suitable frame. It has a tight bottom and side spout, 
the power can be applied at either the upper or lower end of spindles, 
or' it can be run with horizontal shaft by belt and gear. Speed from 
160 to 175 revolutions per minute. Capacity from 30 to 60 bushels 
corn per hour, depending upon speed, power, and condition of corn. 

They can be furnished complete with a large iron hopper, and set 
on a frame, with gearing, shaft, tight and loose pulley attached if so 
ordered. 



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55 



PATZNT CENTRIFUGAL CORN SHELLER 
AND CLEANER. 




Clean the Shelled Corn Perfectly. Shell each Ear Separately. 

Require no Self-Feeders. Ihey shell Clean. Do not 

Break the Cobs. Do not waste the Corn. 



The abovo is a cut of our No. 1 Centrifugal Corn Sheller and 
Cleaner. The operation of this Sheller is as follows : 

The ears of corn are shoveled direct into the Sheller, and fall on to 
the center of a flat Perforated Shelling Wheel where they are thrown 
by centrifugal force towards the outside, but being caught by guides 
held down by a spring plate working between them are, " by the 
action of the wheel," made to revolve, the corn shelled off, and the 
cobs forced off the wheel endwise and without being broken, fall on 
the Cob Carrier, and are carried away from the Sheller ; while the 
shelled corn passes through the Cob Carrier to the Shaker, and thence 
to the Conveyor, into the Elevator, when it is raised into bags, wagons 
or cars. 



56 



DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



In deaning the shelled corn they cannot be excelled. In addition 
to our Cob Carrier, we have a Shaker with a sieve made of perforated 
iron, which is preferable to a wire sieve, as no silks will adhere to and 
clog it. While falling on and passing through the Shaker, the grain is 
subjected to a strong blast from the fan, which thoroughly cleans it of 
all chaff, pieces of cobs, dirt, etc., leaving it in prime order for market. 

Our No. 1 will shell and clean from 700 to 1200 bushels of shelled 
corn per day, with two to four horse power. 



THE VETERAN. 




Two-Hole Separating Sheller. 

For these we have a steady demand at all times of the year, and 
send them to all parts of the country. 

They do not operate in the loose rattling way of ordinary Two-Hole 
Hand Shellers, got up to sell cheap, but work as closely and effective- 
ly as any of the most effective Power Shellers; and no hand sheller 
has been so much relied on for i-egular business as the Veteran. 

The frames are made of the best and most thoroughly seasoned hard 
wood, framed as closely as the joints can be driven together, and are 
"solid as rock." The shafts, shelling wheels, boxes, journals, etc., 
are on the same scale of strength and close fitting. 



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57 



They have the revolving wire cob carrier for separating the cobs 
from the shelled corn, and when so ordered, they can be fitted with a 
band wheel for connecting with power, and a feed table, as shown in 
the cut, thus making a small and convenient power sheller. 



THE CADET. 




Single or One-Hole Hand Sheller. 
It is strong framed : the frame being of the best seasoned hard 
wood, capped with iron. Has the same character of shelling wheels 
as the power shellers, bored true and fitted on shafts which are turned 
full length and held in strong and durable boxes; has a fine adjust- 
ment of spout irons and springs. 

It separates the Cobs from the Shelled Corn, and has a Fan for 
Cleaning the Grain, 



58 



DESCRIPTIVE PA5IPHLET OF THE 



WRIGHT'S PEARL HOMIXY MILL. 




Simplicity in Operation — Economy in Power — No Dust — No 

Dirt — Regular Feed and Discharge. 
In presenting this Machine to the millers of this country the manu- 
facturers say : " We feel confident that we fill a desideratum long felt 
in milling circles, that is, a practical horizontal mill, having the prom- 
inent features of economy in power, simplicity in operation, cleanliness, 
and the perfect manner in which it does its work, yielding more hom- 
iny from the corn than any other mill in use. The grain needs no 
soaking or steaming, but can be worked dry as well as when damp. 
The hominy and feed are separated before leaving the mill, the hominy 
running out on a shaking screen where the fine is separated from the 
coarse, leaving it in a perfect condition for market. The feed is de- 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 59 

posited on the opposite side. The mechanical construction of this 
machine is first-class, and its durability and simplicity is unequaled by 
any other known mill. It is compact ; the space it occupies does not 
exceed two by three feet square. The skill of a practical miller is not re- 
quired to run it, as any one, however limited their knowledge of ma- 
chinery may be, can operate it successfully. 

" Our long experience in the manufacture of hominy and Hominy 
Mills enables us to say confidently that we can now offer a machine 

PERFECTLY ADAPTED TO GENERAL MILL USE, 

And no mill in the country should be without one. We have witnes- 
sed the rapidly increasing demand for this excellent and wholesome 
article of food from comparatively a few to more than ten thousand 
barrels a year in our own business alone. That Hominy is a healthy 
and nutritious article of diet no one pretends to deny, as it has been 
ascertained by chemical analysis and comparison that one pound of 
Hominy equals five pounds of Potatoes. 

" This Mill will work from four to seven bushels of corn per hour. 
One bushel of common corn will make from twenty-eight to thirty 
pounds of Hominy. Flint corn will produce a greater yield. The 
offal, or meal, sells rapidly, and brings a price equal to that for ground 
corn, making a superior feed for hogs, cattle, etc." 

AVe have a Hominy Machine, horizontal cylinder screen, &e., not 
;a'^continuous feeder, that takes in a charge of one-half bushel at a 
time, and does first-class work, that we will sell at a less price. See 
price list. 



60 



DEfJCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



SCALES OF ALL KIXDS, 

Of tlie Best Makes, and Warranted. 



Always Ready for Shipment, at Manufacturers' Lowest Prices. 

Deal direct with zis ; Satisfaction Chtaranteed. 



General Purpose Platform Scales, 

With and idthoiit wheels and drop levers, or with extra heavy ^vheels and 

drop levers. 




Description. 
Platform. 


Capacity 
Lbs. 


No. 1, 21Jxl5 in 


400 


" 2, 23}xl6f in 


600 


" 3, 25 xiejin 


800 


" 4, 26 xl7 in 


1000 


" 5, 28 x20 in 


1200 


" 6, 28ix20J in 


1400 


" 7, 28^x20^Mn 


1600 


" S, 80i|x22;] in 


ISOO 


" 9, 32 x23 in 


2000 


" 10, 33]x24ifin 


2500 


" 11. 38 x30 in 


3000 




Cornometer, or Grain Testing Scale. 

Adopted by the Chicago Board of Trade. Gradua- 
ted so that by balancing a quantity of grain in the 
cup, the beam will designate exactly how many 
pounds it will weigh to the bushel. 



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61 



Grain Scales. 




Portable Hopper Scale. 

30 bushels, 16 inch opening, without wheels. 

30 bushels, 16 inch opening, with wheels. 

40 bushels, 17 inch opening, without wheels. 

40 bushels, 17 inch opening, with wheels. 

Dormant Hopper Scale. With Drop Lever. 

60 bushels, 18 inch opening. 
100 bushels, 3 foot opening. 
125 bushels, 3 foot opening. 

One Pillar Dormant Scale. 

2500 lbs., Platform 3x3 feet. 3500 lbs.. Platform 3-i-x3i feet. 

5000 lbs., Platform 4x4 feet. 



62 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



Iron Pillar Grain Scales. 




60 bushels, 18 inch opening. 125 bushels, 3 foot opening. 

100 bushels, 3 foot opening, 200 bushels, 4 foot opening. 

300 bushels, 5 foot opening. 

Iron Pillar Dormant Scale. With Graduated Counterpoise. 

2500 lbs., Platform 3x3 feet. 3500 lbs., Platform 3^x3^ feet. 

5000 lbs.. Platform 4x4 feet. 
These Scales are fitted up with the Patent Combination Grain Beam, 
when so ordered. With it they are very desirable. They are furn- 
ished with the Platform, as shown in the cut, or with opening to receive 
hopper as wanted. 

On the double and single pillar Scales of each of the above sizes 
the sliding poise is furnished without additional charge, and all 
highly finished of first-class material. 



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63 



Flour Scale. 




Dormant Flour Scale. Capacity, 600 lbs. 



Grain, Hay, Coal and Stock Scales. 






Capacity. 


Size of Platform 


Distance from edge of 




Tons. 




Platform to beam rod 


<u ^ f 


3 


13 X 7 feet 3 inches. 


1 foot 8 inches. 


?^-'J 


4 


14 X 8 feet 4 inches. 


2 feet 1^ inches. 


l^si 


5 


14 X 8 feet 4 inches. 


2 feet H inches. 


f2^ I 


6 


15 X 8 feet 5^ inches. 


1 foot 10 inches. 


m 


3 


14x7 feet 7 inches. 


1 foot \lh inches. 


<Xi 


4 


14 X 8 feet 1 inch. 


2 feet 7i inches. 




5 


14 X. 8 feet 1- inch. 


2 feet 1\ inches. 


6 


15x7 feet 1 Of inches 


2 feet 4^ inches. 


n3 


8 


22 X 8 feet 5^ inches. 


2 feet 3 inches. 


03 


10 


15 X 8 feet 4f inches. 


2 feet 9^ inches. 


(4 


15 


24 X 9 feet 5 inches. 


2 feet 3^ inches. 



Brass Tare Beam and Graduated Counterpoise, extra. 
Patent Combination Beam, extra. 



64 



DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



Combination Grain Scale Beam. 



Patented Nov. 2, 1869. 



Has proved a great success. We have introduced it into some of 
the largest Elevators and Mills in the country, and it is universally 
pronounced a great improvement on the old style of beam. No 
weighU are used, as the weighing is done exclusively with the poises. 

The three upper beams register respectively, wheat, corn and oats, 
giving the bushels and pounds on each beam ; hence all computation 
of figures, and liability to mistakes are avoided. 

It is composed of three beautifully polished brass beams, and brass 
poises respectively marked corn, wheat and oats. 



Note. — "Dormant Scales" are those with platforms made to let in 
even with the floor ; have given most all of the sizes we are prepared 
to furnish. We try to keep ready for shipment most any style and 
price of Scale wanted. Our price list gives dimensions., prices, &c. 



STANDARD WEIGHTS OF INDIANA. STANDARD WEIGHTS OF ILLINOIS. 



Wheat 60 

Rye 56 

Barley 48 

Oats 32 

Corn 56 

Ear Corn 68 

Potatoes 60 

Sweet Potatoes..55 

Onions 48 

" Top 28 

Turnips 55 

Clover Seed 60 

Timothy Seed... 45 

Flaxseed 56 

Hung'nGr.Seed48 

Buckwheat 50 

Beans 60 



Castor Beans 46 

Bran 20 

Malt 38 

Com Meal 50 

Salt 50 

" Fine 55 

Stone Coal 70 

Dried Peaches...3;r 

" Apple.*, ...25 

Broom Corn S'd.46 

Millet Seed 50 

Peas 60 

Quick Lime 80 

Coke 40 

Bl ue Grass Seed.l 4 
Hemp Seed 14 



Wheat 60 

Rve 56 

Biirley 48 

Oats 32 

Corn 56 

Ear Corn 70 

Potatoes 60 

Sweet Potatoes..55 

Onions 57 

" Top 28 

Turnips 55 

Clover Seed 60 

Timothv Seed... 45 

Flaxseed 56 

Hung'n Gr. S'd..48 

Buckwheat 52 

Beans 60 



Castor Beans 46 

Bran 20 

Malt 34 

Corn Meal 48 

Salt 50 

" Fine 55 

Stone Coal 80 

Dried Peaches,..33 

" Apples... 24 

Broom Corn S'd,46 

Millet Seed 50 

Peas 60 

Quick Lime 80 

Coke 40 

Blue Grass Seed, 14 
Hemp Seed 14 



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How to compute easily and correctly tlie contents of a Hopper. 

Multiply the length by the breadth, in inches, and this product by 
one-third of the depth, measuring to the point. 

Divide the last product by 2,150 (the number of cubic inches in a 
bushel) and the quotient thus obtained will be the contents of the hop- 
per in bushels. 

The contents of a bin or box with perpendicular sides is found by 
multiplying the length by the breadth, in inches, and this product by 
the depth, and divide as above, will give the number of bushel meas- 
urement. 



TheU. S. Standard Bushel, Grain Measure contains 2150.44 cub. in. 

is 18iin. diam. 8 in. d'p. 
halfbush. " " 14 " " 7 " 

" " Gallon, Liquid " contains 231 cubic in. 



Usual Weight per Bushel of Articles of Produce. 



Wheat, 601b 


Barlev, 48 lb 


Flaxseed, 56 lb 


Timothy, 


56 lb 


Corn,sheFd56 


Oats, 32 


Clover, 60 


Coal, 


80 


" in ear, 70 


Rye, 56 


Dr'dAppls,24 


Salt, 


50 


" meal, 50 


Buckwheat 52 


" Peach's,33 







In measuring vegetables, coal, etc., the measure requires to be 
heaped, and adds about one-fourth to the number of cubic inches. 



66 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



SHAFTING AND PULLEYS. 



Couplings and Adjustable Self-Oiling Hangers and Boxing. 



This important branch is one of our specialties. Having had made 
in Massachusetts expressly to our order and for this particular pur- 
pose tools equal to any in the United States for speed and accuracy, 
we are prepared to furnish and keep ready to ship the supplies under 
this head. 

The shafting, gear and pulleys properly proportioned are next in 
importance to the motive power. 

1st. Shafting should run perfectly true and be turned to a guage 
throughout its entire length. 

2d. Couplings well fitted and easy to remove. 

3d. Pulleys symmetrical in proportion and nicely balanced. 

4th. The bearings should be self-oiling and adjustable, as by 
settling of the bijilding or other causes their position changes. 

With all of these items complied with, there will be less trouble and 
delays as- well as a large per cent, of power saved. 

In our price list we have fixed a price to each pulley, hanger, &c., 
for the convenience of our customers, and we here will say that in 
buying our work you do not pay for useless iron, while every part is 
strong and sufficiently heavy. Those wishing estimates by weight or 
wishing to purchase by weight, can always be accommodated. 

Our Pulleys are turned, bored, correctly balanced and key-seated 
or set-screwed. For table of sizes see price list. All those over 36 
inches diameter we are prepared to furnish with wood rims put up in 
a superior manner, of hard and soft dry timber, turned inside and 
out, well oiled, painted and balanced. The spiders are after the style 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 67 

shown in the cut under head of Elevators, &c., (represented as leaning 
against the Elevator.) The first segment or circle of the wood rim is 
of hard wood, and is carefully fitted to the iron spider and lug provi- 
ded to receive the pressure and driving incident to to the transmission 
of the power required. Clamp bolts let partly into the wood are pro- 
vided to always keep the spider binding in the rim. No pulley rim is 
liable to get loose on the arms or spider when built by us. 

Our Shafting is turned by a special machine made for the pur- 
pose, and no variation in size will be noticed. Pulleys, gear or 
bearings may be placed at any point with a perfect fit. 

Our Adjustable Hangers avoid all liability of binding ; the 
bearing or boxing-part is free to find its natural bearing ; the ball and 
socket self-oiling pillow-block (Fig. 1, and Post Hanger Fig. 2. See 
engravings) have the same advantages. All have the improved self- 
oiling attachment making it necessary to oil but once in three months, 
and cleaning twice a year. 

These bearings are adjustable every way as much as required, and 
not at all liable to heat. 




68 



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Fie: 2 



Fiffl 




Ball and Socket Self-Oil- 
ing Pillow Block. 



Fig 3 




Adjustable Self-Oiling Post 

Hanger. 6 in. from post to 

center of bearing:. 







10 



70 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



Rules to Find the Speed of Pulleys and Gearing. 

PROBLEM I. 

The diameter of the driven pulley or wheel being given, to find its 
number of revolutions. 

Bule — Multiply the diameter of the driver by its number of revolu- 
tions, and divide the product by the diameter of the driven : the 
quotient will be the number of revolutions of the driven. 

PROBLEM II. 

The diameter and revolutions of the driver being given, to find the 
diameter of the driven : 

Rule — Multiply the diameter of the driver by its number of revo- 
lutions, and divide the product by the number of revolutions of the 
driven : the quotient will be its diameter, 

PROBLEM III. 

To ascertain the size of the driver: 

Rule — Multiply the diameter of the driven by the number of revo- 
lutions you wish to make, and divide the product by the revolutions 
of the driver : the quotient will be the size of the driver. 

Note — For Gearing take the diameters at the Pitch Line, or 
take the number of cogs instead of diameters and use the same 
rules. 



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71 



Weights of Rolled Iron, Round and Square, 

From iG to 6 inches, and 1 foot in length, in pounds and lOOths 

of .pounds. 





ROUND 


IRON. 




SQUARE IRON. 


Size. 


Weight. 


Size. 


Weight. 


Size. 


Weight. 


Size. 


Weight. 


3 
16 


.09 






3 
16 


.12 






i 


.17 


H 


28.04 


i 


.22 


H 


35.70 


t 


.37 






# 


.48 






^ 


.66 


H 


32.52 


X 
2 


.85 


H 


41.50 


# 


1.05 






i 


1.32 








1.50 


3f 


37.34 


f 


1.90 


3| 


47.54 


^ 


2.03 






i 


2.60 






1 


2.65 


4 


42.46 


1 


3.40 


4 


54.10 


H 


3.36 






H 


4.28 






H 


4.17 


4i 


47.95 


n 


5.30 


4i 


61.06 


If 


5.02 






H 


6.40 






n 


5.97 


4i 


53.76 


u 


7.60 


U 


68.45 


If 


8.13 


4f 


59.90 


If 


10.40 


4f 


76.35 


2 


10.62 


5 


66.75 


2 


13.55 


5 


84.48 


n 


13.45 


5i 


73.18 


n 


17.12 


5i 


93.17 


2^ 


16.70 


5* 


80.30 


H 


21.15 


^ 


102.25 


2| 


20.08 


5f 


87.80 


2f 


25.60 


5f 


111.76 


3 


23.89 


6 


95.60 


3 


30.50 


6 


121.67 



Weight of a Square Poot of Sheet Iron as per Birmingham Gauge. 
No. 10 or .134 of an inch thick, 5.5 pounds. 
.109 of an inch thick, 4.3 pounds. 
.065 of an inch thick, 2.62 pounds. 
.049 of an inch thick, 1.92 pounds. 
.035 of an inch thick, 1.41 pounds. 
.022 of an inch thick, .95 pounds. 
.018 of an inch thick, .78 pounds. 
A Plate of Wrought Iron 1 foot square, 1 inch thick weighs 40 lb. 
" 1 inch " 3f " long " 1 lb. 



No. 


12 


or 


No. 


16 


or 


No. 


18 


or 


No. 


20 


or 


No. 


24 


or 


No. 


26 


or 



Cast 



1 



31 



lib. 



72 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



SPRING COUPLING AND DRIVER. 



This is an article long wanted in a number of situations where 
power is applied by stiff gearing, such for example, as where one or 
more run of stones are driven by spur or bevel gearing. The coup- 
ling is secured to connect the ends of the principal driving shafts as 
in the style of an ordinary coupling, or in case of back-lash in the 
mill spindles it is placed immediately above the gear in such a man- 
ner as to allow it to be easily moved up out of gear, at the same time 
producing an elastic movement in the transmission of power. It gives 
the advantage of a belt connection in a great measure, in allaying the 
jar produced by fast running gear. It is constructed of cast iron in 
two parts, with a space or opening between to receive the requisite 
number of large stiff rubber springs; each half is secured independ- 
ently to the ends of the two shafts needed to be coupled, and the 
power is transmitted by pressure upon the springs ; a like connection 
is made with the gear or trundle-head and mill-spindle of a mill stone. 
They are furnished of different sizes to suit the situation and amount 
of power to be conveyed. 



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GEARING. 




Bevel Core Wheel. 

This is a clear representation of the style of our bevel core gear 
patterns. It was engraved from a photograph taken direct from the 
casting to show correctly the proportion, shape, &c. With this style of 
gear, as well as those for spur gearing, we are sufficiently supplied to 
meet most any reasonable demand. All our patterns were made for 
the purposes of flouring mills, with a view to avoid superfluous metal, 
at the same time, to make them strong and in good proportion. Our 
spur bolting gear patterns have been prepared with special care; the 
patterns being iron with the teeth cut from blank rims by a gear cutter, 
they remain true and from these always make true castings. The 
arms are curved and oval in shape, and the whole of a design exactly 
meeting the tastes of the most skillful mill-wright^. 

Any odd wheels that may be needed to complete the outfit of a job, 
we have arranged to get on short notice. There being some half a 
dozen foundries within a few blocks of our works, it will be seen we 
do no lack the means near at hand. 

Having a gear cutting machine in our establishment, we are pre- 
pared to face and dress the cogs of spur pinions, trundle-heads, and 
spur gear of 40 inches diameter and less of narrow face, and those of 
24 inches diameter and less of most any face or pitch. 



74 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



Wood Cogs. 

In the engraving of the bevel core wheel is shown (to the right of 
it) a wood cog as we furnish them from the machine. The now ex- 
tensive demand, built up by close attention to this small but very- 
important branch, for now over fifteen years, has made it necessary to 
prepare ourselves by keeping a larger stock of the material as well as 
improved machinery for making them. At the proper time each year 
we have cut of hickory, sugar, (often termed maple,) and some oak 
specially for this purpose, and we have at no time less than 25,000 
feet of the best lumber, part of it being from three to six years old. 
For this purpose we use only the butt logs cut from trees standing 
exposed in the out-skirts of the timber. When cogs are wanted to 
refill a wheel it is best to take out one of the old ones and fit a tem- 
porary one in place of it, then send to us by express, with your order 
by mail, or with the cog, of the number wanted. The cogs will be 
shanked and place cut for the keys exactly as per sample, and all 
uniform, unless otherwise ordered. It is desirable for us to know 
about what the pitch of the gear is, although the projecting part of 
the cog is left of ample size to shape the tooth. We always box 
them, and ship by freight or express, as ordered. It is no uncom- 
mon thing for us to send cogs thus over a thousand miles from our 
works. 



SPUR GEARED MILLS 

Are furnished to order to be driven by spur or crown wheel gear, 
direct from upright shaft, in iron or wood husks, or without husks 
as preferred. Such a mill is constructed to drive one or half a dozen 
run of stones from one crown wheel. The iron pinions are made 
to lift from suitable iron sleeves when necessary to stop one or more 
of the stones. This device is simple and not objectionable. To those 
who prefer to make the husks at the mill house we will send drafts 
and description showing how every part, iron and piece is located, as 
well as the entire stPticture on the most approved plan. 



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75 



Management of Water Po'wer. 

Here is where bad mistakes are often made, and the best of water 
wheels sometimes condemned when the fault may be in not properly at- 
taching the wheel, or improper application of the water, or speed or size 
of wheel not properly proportioned to the height of head or amount 
of water. And we ask of parties interested in water powers to ap- 
ply to us for advice, should they have no one at hand competent to 
counsel with. We have furnished and put in many kinds of water 
wheels for flouring mill purposes, and carefully observed the workings 
of them, some of which are still prominently before the public, and 
our experiences have developed some valuable points of interest to 
those building water mills. 

Measurement of Water in a Stream. 




It is very important to ascertain the quantity of water that flows in 
a stream, and the head and fall, to determine the exact amount of 
power and the work it is capable of doing. It is frequently the case 
that mills are constructed before finding the power of the stream, and 
upon trial are found to fall short of their calculations. We give a very 
plain way which will determine this. Place a wide board as a dam 



76 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 

across the stream (called a weir.) When the quantity of water is 
considerable, it must be made in sections to get it sufficiently 
wide and long; then cut a notch as shown in the engraving and about 
two-thirds the width of the stream, placing the bottom of the notch 
level, and let the ends of the weir dam (B B) be well bedded on each 
side of the stream. Observe in cutting the opening or notch to bevel 
the edges down stream to within say ^ of an inch of the side up 
stream ; that the edges of the notch sides and bottom be almost sharp 
but true and square, and the whole opening sufficient for the water to 
pass ; the bottom of the notch can be leveled by letting the water 
pass over in a thin sheet; then drive a stake three to four feet above 
the dam to one side or the middle of the stream, and the upper end 
of it on a level with the bottom of the notch in weir. And now that 
you have the dam made and in position so that all the water will pass 
through the notch and no leaks, allow the water to reach its full depth, 
then take square or rule and measure the exact distance from the top of 
the stake driven in the stream to the top of the water flowing towards 
the weir; 2d. Width of notch; 3d. Head and fall, and send to us, 
and we will give you the power of your stream, size of wheel to do 
the desired labor, &c. 



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78 



DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



ST£AM EN GINES. 

Careful experiments and practice with a view to properly proportion 
the motive power to the work to be done has prepared us for giving 
valuable information concerning steam engines for the purpose of 
flouring mills. And when requested will furnish the engines them- 
selves combining the necessary qualities, and see in person that all the 
parts, speed, &c., &c., be exactly adapted to do the work. When 
we furnish the engine, with the other supplies of the mill, which is 
frequently the case, our customers may rest assured all will be satis- 
factory as regards style of finish, durability, sufficiency of joower, and 
economy in the use of fuel. We do not make engines ourselves, but 
purchase them of the best makers, and if we should be consulted Jn 
all cases of whom to buy, style, kind, &c., or be ordered to supply 
the engine direct, our customers will be more likely to get what is best. 



HANGING AND DRIVING MILL IRONS. 




Patented September 4, 18G6, and August 1, 1871 



We do not think it necessary to write at length on the advantages 
of this improvement, nor print our files of recommendatory letters. 
The necessity among intelligent millers and mill-owners for a good and 
durable self-tramming driving iron is already well established. Many 
attempts have been made to devise something for the purpose, and the 
results are numerous; among them the "slip driver," and those with 
loose oscillating appendages for the weight of the stone to rest upon 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 79 

and be driven by, and when adapted to their work, imperfectly accom- 
pHsh the design ; their lack of durability, the obstruction presented to 
the free passage of grain or middlings to be ground, and the fact that 
their form does not admit of a free adjustment while driving the stone 
are the chief objections. It has been established that these faults are 
entirely avoided by the improvement illustrated in the accompanying 
cut, in which Fig. 1 is an elevation showing the iron ready to be ce- 
mented in the eye of the runner. Fig. 2 is a view of the bottom and 
inside, with the sockets for the reception of the ends of the driver. 
Fig. 3 is a sectional elevation of all the parts, including the spindle 
and driver. 

The bridge S S, in which the steel cock-eye is placed, is in the form 
of an inverted arch, and is a portion of the entire outside part. Be- 
ing in this shape, it has the double advantage of increased strength, 
and, by the attachment above the point where the grain is distributed, 
making no obstruction whatever to the passage of the grain or other 
substance to be ground. The bearings for the ends of the driver, C C, 
are cast on the adjustable section of the iron shown on the inner part 
of Fig. 2. This being adjustable on the steel pins shown as passing 
through the lugs A A, gives to the ends of the driver at all times a 
free and equal bearing in a lateral direction. The object gained by 
this arrangement is the application of power by the driver to the inner 
section in a direct plane, parallel to the face of the runner stone, said 
plane at the same time passing through the cock-eye — hence there is no 
tendency whatever to tip the stone. 

When the ordinary spindle with stiff driver is put in tram to the 
face of the runner, the miller has no assurance that it will remain so, 
the chances, indeed, being constantly against it. The heaviest spindle 
is liable to spring from its true position by fhe pressure of the gear or 
belt in driving it ; the face of the runner stone changes, and the best 
driver, or its bearings, will from unequal wearing of the metal or in 
other ways cause it to get out of tram. The results are uneven grind- 
ing, inferior flour and diminished yield. The trouble necessary to take 
the spindle out, turn over the runner, make a staff and fde the ends 
of the driver, is generally sufficient to deter the miller from perform- 
ing the disagreeable job, and the bad grinding is conveniently attribu- 
ted to some other difficulty. 



80 DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 

Among the advantages offered by this improvement are increased 
grinding capacity with a given amount of power, more even grinding 
and better yield, and lastly, but not less important, increased facility in 
obtaining a perfect running balance. It will be observed that the run- 
ner is supported upon a steel seat secured in the stone permanently — 
being substantially the same in this respect as when the ordinary 
balance-iron is used. 

The power being transmitted to the stone by the adjustable part of 
the iron and no weight upon any part of it, with the entire structure 
of the form to give the greatest attainable firmness and durability, com- 
bine to make it perfection as a driving iron, and it is accordingly in 
extensive use, although no especial effort has been made until late for 
their manufacture and sale. They are made in the best manner by 
skillful men and machinery adapted for the purpose, the parts well 
fitted and turned true inside where the grain enters and passes. 

They are made of the following sizes: 8J, 10 and 12 inches diameter. 

To order for attaching to stones with other irons already in, give 
diameter of the eye in stone at the face. 

Distance from the cock-head point to the lower side of the driver. 

Shape of cock-head as near as you can. 

Shape and exact size of spindle where your present driver goes on. 

In getting the shape as well as size of place where your present 
driver fits, it is a good plan to oil the inside surface of the hole in 
driver (in which the spindle fits) and fill it with plaster, then take out 
and send the cast by express. The shape of cock-head may be got by 
similar process. 

We will send necessary instructions, so that any one of medium 
skill can put them in at the mill. 

Give names, post office, county, and shipping point plainly, and how 
you wish to pay us. Money sent by Post Office Order is safe, and 
payment with the order always saves delay and trouble of making out 
bills, book-entries, &c. To those whose faith is not sufficient, will 
send the irons on trial or as circumstances best suggest at the time. 

The safe arrival of them is guaranteed. Every iron is warranted. 



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81 





Fig. 2. 

These two cuts are intended to represent the self-tram irons for our 
under-runner mills. Fig. 1 shows the form of the outside, as it ap- 
pears before being bedded in the centre, and iron back of the runner 
stone. Fig. 2 is a view of the inside, showing where the point of the 
spindle and driver rest. 

OILBUSH. 

This cut is a sectional view of our 
improved oil bush. A shows the mill 
spindle, B B, b b, is the collar or part 
that turns with the spindle and is se- 
cured firmly to it. The parts E E E E, 
show the upwardly projecting sleeve at 
some distance from and encircling the 
spindle or shaft, and forms the inner 
wall of the oil chamber, C C C C are 
twa of the four followers or segments 
lined with the best anti-friction metal. 
The wedges N N, are raised or lowered 
as circumstances require by the four 
metal screws, two of them being shown 
at S S ; by this means the followers 
and spindle are adjusted with great precision. D D D D forming the 
outer wall of the chamber, and E E E E its bottom and inner part, gives 
us a complete oil well in which the followers, collar of spindle, &c., 
are immersed. The operation is as follows : the rotating shaft or 
spindle carries with it the collar or sleeve bearing and produces centri- 
fugal force in the chamber, by which the oil is driven up the sides of 
the passages and followers ; the bearing is thus made to move con- 
stantly in oil. No oil can escape except when necessary to draw off 
at. the orifice provided with the thumb screw K, when a fresh supply 
is needed. This simple self-oiling arrangement is the best thing in use 
for fast running upright bearings of any kind. 




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DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



BULLOCK'S MILL BUSH. 



Patented December 31, 1867. 



IH^.! 




The object of the invention which is herewith ilhistrated, is to en- 
able the spindles of raill-stones to be adjusted with perfect accuracy, 
and at the same time furnish bearings of anti-friction materials, which 
may be kept constantly and perfectly lubricated, and from which all 
extraneous dust or grit, calculated to aggravate friction, may be kept 
excluded. 

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of this improvement, and Fig 2 is a 
sectional view of the same, showing details of construction. A, Fig. 
2, is the spindle, playing in segmental bearings B. 

There are four of these, which, together, make up the entire bear- 
ing for the spindle. They are hollow, as shown in the engraving, and 
faced with anti-friction surfaces. 



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The outer sides of these segments are inclined, these surfaces resting 
against the inclined inner surfaces of the hollow binding wedges C. 
Through the lower part of these wedges pass hooked bolts, D, with 
thumb nuts at their lower ends, by turning which the wedges are forsed 
upward, and the segments B being prevented from rising by the top 
plate E, are forced inward till their surfaces are brought in proper 
proximity to the spindle. 




It is evident that by raising and lowering these wedges, as circum- 
stances require, the spindle can be adjusted with the greatest accuracy. 

Lubrication is secured by placing a store of oil, in the chambers F, 
of the segmental bearings B, from which it is fed, as wanted, through 
the apertures G, to the bearing surfaces of the spindle and bush. 
Lastly, the exclusion of dust and grit is secured by forming a cham- 
ber H, upon the top plate of the bush, with an annular cap which 
shuts down over it, and encloses the spindle, in which chamber is 
placed packing yarn or other suitable material to intercept all extran- 
eous material of this character. 



84 



DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



The top plate is bolted down to the external portion of the bush, 
and the whole enclosed, as shown in Fig. 1. 

All experienced millers are aware that the attainment of the above 
objects by a simple device is a very desirable achievement. By the 
use of this improvement the adjustment can be readily and accurately 
made, and the wear of the spindle is reduced to a minimum. 

We can fit any size spindle from 3^ to 5 inches diameter, and have 
three sizes of bushes, 7^, 8^ and 9^ inches square. In ordering bushes, 
all that is necessary is to state the diameter of neck of spindle and 
size of eye in bed stone, and the proper size bush will be shipped. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. 

We have some half dozen different patterns of bushes ranging in 
price from $2 to $20 — some having three and some four followers for 
wood or metal. 



Lighter Screivs and Hand Wheels. 





These engravings illustrate the style of hand wheel and screw with 
cap and washer that we make and furnish with our combined 
husk mills, and when ordered we send them with the irons needed 
with mill stones. The figure on the right shows the hand wheel, 
screw cap and washer in position when ready for operation. The 
wrought iron screw is cut in a lathe and is what is termed a square 
thread. The wheel cap and washer are all turned and polished, mak- 
ing a good looking, durable fixture, as well as an accurate means of 
adjusting the stone. We sometimes make these of brass. 



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85 



Lighter Levers and Arched Step. 




This shows our pattern for arched bridge pot and lighter lever for 
geared mills or when an elevated step is wanted. The part 
holding the steel on which spindle rests, is contained in a central 
lifting chamber, which is turned to fit the body of the arch, like a 
piston, thus allowing a perfect perpendicular movement without any 
liability to vary from its true position ; the heavy set-screw at the rear 
end of the lever is to admit of more adjustment; the lever can be 
moved around at most any required angle without interfering with 
any part of the step. We provide means (not shown in this cut) to 
tram the spindle by screws placed in the central lift part of the step, 
when desired. 

Mill Steps. 




Of these we have various styles, some sufficiently heavy for a six 
foot mill stone, and to tram by screws. The centre lift part is con- 
structed in same style as the arch-step described above. We have pat- 
terns of all lengths of lighter levers, as shown under head of Lighter 
Levers, which fit over this style of step in same manner as shown, ex- 
cepting we provide an independent rest for the rear end of the lever and 
screw for regulating it. This makes a very desirable rig for the lower 
end of mill spindles in any mill, and are fast taking the place of all 
others. It obviates the cutting of the bridge-tree or timber on which it 
rests. 

The steel on which the spindle-toe rests and presses sidewise in run- 
ning is constructed in various ways. In some situations we provide 
a flat plate, below for taking the downward pressure, and above it a 



86 



DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



heavy steel ring supported a little above to allow a chamber for the 
flow of oil around the very extreme lower end of the steel spindle toe. 
This chamber is free to be supplied with oil from the upper receptacle 
through holes provided for the purpose. A bearing made with a 
hardened steel plate below and a ring of good anti-triction metal 
around the spindle-toe is the most desirable when projDerly constructed 
and of suitable metals. 



MILL CURBS AND HOOPS. 




Of all the various styles and sizes we are better prepared to make 
than any other establishment we know of in the United States. We 
keep on hand large quantities of the material of which they are made 
so that it may be thoroughly seasoned before use. Their construction 
is as follows : the tops are made of double-thickness lapped and 
tongued and screwed together. The body is made of pine staves, 
worked on a double-headed tongueing and grooving machine made for 
this purpose, with their mandrels in radius positions to make a close 
fitting joint for any size we choose to make; the outside bands are of 
black walnut, under which we place neat iron bands, one at the base 
and one near the top, under the projecting curb or top. For protect- 
ing the wood from being affected, we coat the inside with white lead 



RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 



paint, and give the outside three coats of good varnish. In the 
pi'eparation to ship them and keep every part from the liability of 
damaging in the least, we make a complete protection of a light frame 
work and circle pieces surrounding the whole. When the hopper 
frame and feed rig is ordered we place them inside. This not only 
makes a strong and durable cover to the mill-stone, but one that for 
style of finish and attractive appearance pleases all. 



Silent Feeders. 




Of these we make some half a dozen kinds, differing somewhat in con- 
struction and appearance, some of which are shown in the accompany- 
ing cuts. Fig. 1 is of the style known as "the glass globe tripod." 
The globe is made of the best clear flint glass from one-fourth to one- 
half inch in thickness. The iron frame can be h'fted from its 
bearings on the curb at any time. The hand wheel and screw by 
which the feed to the stone is regulated, is provided with a spring so 
that by pressing upon the wheel the feed tube can be suddenly raised 
if necessary, when by the action of the spring it will take its exact 
position as before. All the parts are carefully fitted up, the hand wheel 
and such other parts turned as necessary to complete it in a tasteful 
manner. 



DESCRIPTIA'E PAIVIPHLET OF THE 




With those shown in Figs. 2 and 3 we make large or small conical 
hoppers, of heavy tin, galvanized iron or brass. The feed rig 
shown in Fig. 3 is called the Bracket Rig. The feed wheel is 
turned, and all fitted up in same manner as the others, and suits more 
millers for custom and merchant mills than the other styles. Those 
however which are most frequently wanted is this bracket rig with the 
ordinary wooden hopper and frame, after the style shown upon the 
mill on page 17. If a feed attachment is wanted, with shoe and dam- 
sel for feeding com, mixed feed, &c., we usually send the kind shown 
on the mill, page 14. In all cases where orders are given for any kind 
of a feed attachment for mill stones, we must know the size ot top of 
curb, size of opening in it and distance from top of bail or balance 
iron to top of said curb, size of eye in stone, and when feed plate is 
wanted, give width of said balance bail, and if there is anything pro- 
jecting above it, give its size and shape, so that we can fit the feed 
plate, damsel or what may be ordered, to it. 

Proof Staff. 




To promptly and satisfactorily fill all orders in this line we keep 
on hand a complete assortment. The use of this article in a mill of 
two or more run of stones is not as fully appreciated as it should be ; 
we do not see how a miller can well get along without it. 

The kind we furnish we think are the best in the market, exactly 



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89 



true, made of the best shape to retain a true face, provided with a 
spirit level in the back ; for correctness no other can excel it, and 
the whole is placed in a close fitting, nicely finished box. Three sizes 
are made, see list. 



Red StaiFs. 





These articles of the various sizes used in flour mills we make of the 
best entirely dry and seasoned cherry lumber. The stuff is prepared 
by suitable machinery, every piece carefully fitted, then secured by 
glue and screws, the latter liberally put in. Both the staQ and box are 
finished in neat style, well varnished, and sold at a price that will not 
pay for making them at the mill, unless the material was at hand and 
advantages better than usual. 

Mill Picks. 




We have under our constant employ pick makers that know their 
business, and we are having imported for this purpose a brand of 
English steel made expressly for mill stone picks. We make three 
sizes with eyes, unless otherwise ordered, as follows : light cracking, 
heavy cracking and furrowing. (See price list for prices, weight, &c.) 



90 



DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



If any points should prove defective (as will occasionally happen) do 
not have any other maker or smith work on them, but return to us 
and we will make it satisfactory, and send back at once, as we warrant 
every one. We have ready for shipment several patent picks, some 
of which we have tested and describe as follows : 



Fig. 1. 



Cuminiiig^s Pick. 




Description. 



Fig. 2 



Fig. 1 represents the entire Pick ready for 
use. In Fig. 2 the pick or blade is shown in 
connection with the clamp-bar. While in 
Fig. 3 is given a complete sectional view of 
all parts of the device. In this Fig. C C 
represents the head or stock, and G the clamp- 
bar with its wedge-shaped head H. At K 
is shown the blade with its upper end bent to 
fit the notches in the clamp-bar. The device 
is perfect without the set screw F. 

In adjusting for use the blade is placed 
upon the clamp-bar as shown in Fig. 2, and 
both are inserted within the socket of the 
pick -head; they are driven firmly into the 
socket by using. It will be seen that the 
more powerful the blows upon the stone the 
more securely is the blade confined within its 




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wedge-like form of the clamp-bar. While to remove the blade reverse 
the pick and strike the opposite end of the clamp-bar on any solid sub- 
stance, (a small piece of iron placed on the face of the mill stone is 
most suitable,) when the bar and blade will be instantly released, and 
another blade can be readily inserted. The blades being of a uniform 
thickness and temper only require grinding to sharpen. The wearing 
portion of each blade is 3^ inches ; as they are worn by use they 
can be let down in the ratchet. Ten blades furnished with each. 



Crossley^s Pick. 

Pic/. J 




Fig. 1 is a perspective view, and Fig. 2 a sectional view. 

This improvement supplies a want long felt by millers, more especi- 
ally those who have not the convenience of sending their picks to a 
good blacksmith who understands tempering steel. 

A is a wedge-shaped plate, which is attached to the handle by a screw 
shank ; B is a piece of metal made so as to partly fold about A, as 
shown, but leaving a space between A and B, in which the steel bit C 
is held by a lug formed upon it, which fits into a corresponding recess 
in the plate B, as shown in the section. Fig. 2. 

It results from this arrangement that blows upon the bit C, in dress- 
ing a stone, more firmly clamp and hold the parts together, while to 
loosen them, all that is necessary is to tap the plate B on the end op- 
posite the cutting point or edge, which unwedges the two plates and 
releases the bit. 

Two recesses are provided in the plate B, so that when the bit is 



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worn down it can be set further out from between the plates A and B. 
When one end of the bit becomes so worn as to be no longer available, 
the bit is reversed, and the other end applied to dressing the stone. 
Thus the bit may be used until it is almost entirely worn away. It is 
retained firmly, and yet is instantly detached for sharpening or for 
adjustment. 

The head is made of Malleable Iron, and the blades of the very best 
quality hammered cast steel, tempered the whole length, and do not re- 
quire blacksmithing, but only to be ground when dull. 

The price places these Picks within the reach of every miller. 

Twelve 6 inch double blades sent with each head. 



Hoisting Screiv, Wrench, Bails and Pins. 




We are well prepared for making the above articles and have all 
ordinary sizes on hands ready for use. The outfit is of the very best 
material; the wrench, screw, Ac, is of wrought iron, and together 
with all the parts is in fine proportion and of great strength. 

Damsels. 

These we generally make to order, but we keep at all times a few 
of such as are mostly called for. 

Those with from three to five beaters, with stafi", and all wrought 



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iron, are mostly ordered for merchant and sometimes custom mills. 
We have a variety of patterns for cast iron damsels with oval beating 
part. We turn and polish both kinds so as to make a neat and useful 
article. In ordering these some needed dimensions are necessary to 
enable us to meet expectations. 




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ELEVATORS. 




SOCART&SriLLMAN 



This engraving represents the head and part of the trunk of an 
Elevator, or what is termed an elevator head ; Fig. 2 (on next page) 
represents the elevator foot. An elevator head and foot as furnished 
by us includes Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 with turned iron pulleys in them, the 
necessary shafting, and an outside bevel or spur gear wheel or turned 
pulley to receive power for driving the Elevator. 



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Note. — The iron spicier as represented leaning against the Elevator 
head (Fig. 1) has no connection with any part of it except to show 
the shape of our patterns in that line. 




Fig. 2. 
Elevator Cups (Improved.) 

Of all the sizes required for any kind of an elevator we make in 
our establishment. Having long employed a workman on this work 
with special machinery of our own, and as we buy the stock in large 
quantities, we are as well equipped as it is possible to be for making 
this useful appendage of a flour mill. Their advantages are : dura- 
bility and economy, the different sizes are perfectly uniform, of the 
smaller and medium sizes the body is made of heavy tin, and all 
having an iron band neatly and skilfully secured around the upper 
edge. It makes a thoroughly strong, smooth, at the same time a light 
cup, and offering the least resistance in passing through the grain of 
any cup now offered. 

They are less liable to catch on the sides of the Elevator trunking, 
and no breaking and tearing as is common to the cheap wired or rough 
iron cups sacured to the belt in the ordinary manner. Cheap cups 
made in the usual style, wired tops, for old mills and repair jobs, con- 
stantly on hand. 

Our Improved Fastening. 

This is of special advantage, has been used since 1869, and all 
who use and see it pronounce it vastly superior. It is a copper clasp 
nicely contrived to firmly clamp the bucket to the belt. It perforates 
the belt and cup through two or three slotted openings. The cup 



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can be easily removed from the belt ; it does not cut the belt so as to 
weaken it ; it prevents the cups from tipping as they pass down. The 
expense is some more than screws, but those having put up common 
warehouse elevators with this fastening, think it the. cheapest article 
in use. 



Bag Trucks. 




The frequent calls for this useful article has induced us to prepare 
for and make them in large quantities, until we find ourselves supply- 
ing the leading retail and jobbing houses of the west cheaper than 
they have been heretofore supplied by eastern makers. It is a better 
constructed and more desirable tool than will generally be found. We 
make a box truck also, similar in style. 



Conveyor Flights 

Of all sizes required, made of sugar or maple lumber. They are 
smooth, uniform and of desirable shape. In ordering, give dimen- 
sions of face or front of flight and size of hole you intend driving the 
tenon into ; also, the size and kind of wood the shaft is made of 



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BUCKWHEAT BOLTS. 

We make these of various sizes. Some are wanted to make 
flour rapidly for some particular markets, and require to be of large 
size, with medium fine cloth. Those in most common demand are 
for custom mills and of two sizes : one with 8 feet, and one with 10 
feet reels in complete chests with conveyor and necessary 'cut-offs 
for changing grade of flour ; a shaft with coupling, and outside pul- 
ley or pair of bevel gear wheels is furnished, so that it can be driven 
from either end. Eveiy thing is done to facilitate the convenience of 
setting up and attaching power. The cloth is made u]) of " Dufour 
& Co.'s best Dutch Anchor," to fit the reel, and of proper numbers 
for the work required. When a bolt is wanted for this purpose we 
should know the capacity required of it, &c. 

Meal Bolts. 

These are made in chests with conveyor, cut-ofts, &c., as described 
under head of " Buckwheat Bolts." Cloth adapted to requirements, 
either of Avire or silk. These are of two sizes, 5^ and 8 feet reels. 

Belting:- 

" A good belt is what I want, " is the remark often made, and to 
supply our already large trade in this line, we have made the necessa- 
ry arrangements to ship on call what may be wanted at the lowest 
rates. In ordering, it is well to state the purpose for which it is 
wanted. For elevators, we recommend leather belting; when some- 
thing cheaper is wanted, we furnish three-ply cotton duck. It is not so 
durable, but is firm, and strong as any gum belt, and answers a good 
purpose for a cheap warehouse, meal or feed elevator. 

Perforated Zinc, Tin, Iron or Steel Plates 

Of most all sizes and shapes of holes for zig-zags. Riddles, malt-kiln 
floors, corn screen, and smut mill jackets furnished at low rates. 

Screen Wire 

For wheat screen, meal bolts, &c., from number 2 to 24 meshes to 
the inch, most all widths, in any quantity desired. Wire is even and 
good size to form a strong fabric. 



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Duster Wire. 

English and American wire for bran-dusters, 9 inches wide. The 
kinds mostly in demand we keep in stock. 

Note. — In ordering perforated plates or woven wii'e, it is best to 
give us as much time as possible, as it is impossible to keep made up 
and in stock all the kinds wanted. 



PRICES, TERMS AND WEIGHTS. 



From our price list, although full and explanatory, it is difficult for 
some to get a clear understanding, especially when a complete outfit 
is wanted, including every iron, belt, &c., to attach power; therefore, 
write us stating clearly as possible your wants, when we will make a 
proposal of cost. We will send our printed weight and price list, 
when required. 

As a rule when our customer is ready to order, or on our commen- 
cing the work and making it ready for sliipment, we require a payment 
of from one-eighth to one-half of the whole amount, and settlement 
on or before delivery, which is when a shipping receipt is taken, as the 
work then passes into the ownership of the purchaser. By special 
arrangement we often ship to the care of some satisfactory person or 
firm who will receive and make settlement for the supplies. This 
person may reside at or near to the point of destination. Do not think 
us exacting ; all we want is an equivalent for our products and some 
reasonably safe means of getting it. 



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TESTIMONIALS. 



Under this head wc have a few voluntary letters, answers and extracts 
from those who are using our Mills, &c. Manufacturing the outfits of 
grinding mills being our special business, it has been our custom to keep regu- 
larly informed by correspondence as to any objections or defects there could be 
in our work, and the results are numerous answers, which we have endeavored 
to print worded the same as they appear in the letters. In some cases, of course, 
the ideas are somewhat disconnected, as they were not written for the special 
purpose of publishing, but it is the facts that we are after, and they unques- 
tionably show that our efforts to make the best mill now offered are a 
success, besides imparting much valuable information, some of the writers 
having spent half a lifetime in the milling business. All of these letters may 
be seen on file at our office, and the mills in their respective places in constant 
use. 



Two 36 Incli Geared Mills. 

Cedar Point, Chase Co., Kansas, Dec. 12, 1869. 
Messrs. Nordykf, Marmon & Co : — 

Agreeably to your request we write to in- 
form you how we are getting along with our mill. We started our wheat burrs 
on the first inst. We had promised our customers we would do this months 
ago. We fun through just enough of our own wheat to fill the mill and get 
the flour started, and tlien commenced on grist work. The first was a grist of 
spring wheat. We took one-sixth toll and made 30 fts. of flour per bushel, 
which was pronounced by the owner the best he had ever had in Kansas, and 
he is an old resident here W^e have been grinding regularly since, and in no 
instance have we heard one word of complaint. On the contrary, we are fast 
gaining a reputation, and the prospect for lively times with us is most flatter- 
ing. This and the adjoining counties are full of wheat, and there is a very 
large scope of new country to be supplied south and west of ub. We have 
already made about one hundred 981b. sacks of flour for ourselves, and have 
sold the most of it. It is evident we are not going to be able to do the work 
with one run for wheat. We have only run ten days, and our flour has already 
gone from twenty to sixty miles. We think that you will agree with us that 
our mill is a perfect success. We set up the burrs our.selve.s, and got Mr. Brit- 
ton of Cottonwood Falls Mills to assist us in getting the other machinery in 
line. What is the least in cash at which you can furnish us a Bolt like the one 
we have, with Elevators, Gearing, &c., and a Geared 80 inch Corn Mill ? 
Hoping to hear from you soon, we are. Yours respectfully, 

O. H. Drinkwater & Co. 
In .lanuary, 1871, the above firm ordered a 16 feet double reel bolt, and an- 



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other mill ; they were shipped soon after, and we have another letter dated as 

follows : 

Cedar Point, Chase Co., Kansas, April 9, 1872. 
Messes. Nordyke, Marmon & Co : — 

The mill machinery we purchased of you 
gives lirst-rate satisfaction. The two run of three feet geared mills we run with 
a 48 inch LefTel wheel under 7 feet head while at work, and grinding 10 bush- 
els per hour on each mill. The 2h feet under-runner corn mill we run with a 

35 inch Leffel wheel under same head, and grind 15 bushels of corn into fine 
meal per hour with ease. This same wheel runs both the single and double 
reel bolts that you sent us, as well as the other machinery of the mill except- 
ing the two wheat stones. Our works are all of your make, and we have been 
running since the 1st of December, 1869, and are well satisfied with the whole 
outfit. They have been used almost constantly to do our grinding which is 
considerable and on the increase. We do as good work as any mill in the 
State, and any one wanting good works in this line, we would recommend 
to you. Drinkwater & Schriver. 

It is the Best Machinery for Cnstom Work. 

Etna Green, Kosciusko Co., Ind., Feb. 3, 1870. 
Nordyke, Marmon & Co : — 

G^enfe .-—Will say in reply to your inquiry, the 

36 inch Mill I bought of you in November, 1869, gives entire satisfaction. I 
can average ten bushels an hour, and the 22 ft. Bolt does the separating of the 
bran and flour complete ; the work is giving general satisfaction. The 26 inch 
feed Mill is all you recommend them to be. The Smut and Separating Ma- 
chine is the best, I verily believe, in use. It is sure pop on cheat and rotten 
wheat; and, in short, all filth. I will say it makes the wheat fit tor grinding, 
complete I did grind twenty bushels in seventy minutes, by the watch, and 
did good work, on the 36 inch mill. My mill is driven by a 7\ inch by 16 inch 
cylinder engine, and boiler 16 ft. long, 4 feet in diameter with three flues. I 
can make an average on the two run of 22 bushels per hour. With two cord of 
wood will grind on the two run over two hundred bushels. I have been en- 
gaged in the flour milling business for twelve years, and would say, the above 
described machinery is the best I have found for custom work ; this is my main 
business. Charles Fribley, 

Miller and Proprietor. 



Pulley Mills— No hotter in the State of Ohio. 

Johnsville, Montgomery Co., O., Jan. 24, 1870. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co : — 

I have two of your mills, with bolt, and 
smut machine, 36 inch for wheat, upper-runner, and 30 inch under-runner 
cock-head mill for corn ; have been running them constantly since Aug st, 
1868. I have taken hold of the mill myself ; I can make more flour to'the 
bushel than the miller I had. I have made 40^ pounds of the best of flour ou t 
of a bushel of wheat and toll one-eighth. I have had splendid luck in grind- 



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ing. My miller had run me out of custom, but I am restoring it again. I 
have got the burrs in better order than they ever were ; can grind close and 
make the best of flour. I can take a bushel of the best Tappahannoc wheat 
and make 47 pounds of splendid flour. I have made 42 pounds of common 
red wheat and tolled one-eighth, which would be 51 pounds added to 42 pounds, 
making 47f pounds of good flour. I have been awfully humbugged in getting 
poor millers ; have made but little and lost custom. The first time I dressed 
the wheat burr, I run the corn stone all day — ground buckwheat, and cracked 
the wheat burr in one day. She then ground splendid and clean at the rate of 
ten bushels per hour. A. Clemmer. 

Under a more recent date we quote from another letter: " I am running the 
mills yet with better success than ever, making good flour and large yields. 
On several tests have made 472 l^''- lately of excellent flour from ordinary red 
wheat. If you could give me some information about keeping the furrows in the 
stones in order to grind cool and fast, I would be thankful ; as far as keeping 
in tram and cracking the face, I am doing very well. I grind close and bolt 
clean. I have taken 60 lbs. of good white wheat and made 50 lbs. of flour. 
What do you think of this? The farmers say I can beat any mill they have 
tried. Please answer, and give me all the instruction you can. It may be best 
for me to get a No. 1 Dresser to work on the furrows some, and I may catch 
items by it. I have an order from New York for 100 bbls. of flour at this 
time. I would like to exchange a half dozen of those light picks you sent me 
for heavy ones, and pay the difference. I like a 2 pound pick the best for 
light cracking. • Yours truly, Andrew Clemmer." 



Three Geared Mills. No Expense for Repairs. 

Green Camp, Marion Co., O., March 22, 1870. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co., Richmond, Ind.: — 

It gives us pleasure to write that we have used the 
Mills furnished us by you, since May 28, 1868 — two 42 inch Wheat, one 30 inch 
Corn under-runner. The Wheat Mills have run ever since without one cept 
repairs, and without any apparent wear — the balance being so perfect, and 
being put up in so substantial a manner. They give entire satisfaction, always 
doing their work in the best possible manner. The two 22 feet Bolts are all 
that we could wish, doing their work well, without one cent's repair. The 
Corn Stone, under-runner, 30 inches, will do double the work of 42 inch upper- 
runner Corn Mills, and do the work well. The Smut Machine always docs 'its 
work well. The work was all put up in so substantial a manner by your James 
Albertson that we have never made any lepaiis, only to replace perforated 
zinc on Smut Machine. Our flour always brings the highest prices. 

Yours, respectfully, Foster & Kanable. 

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Cannot do Better. 

Westfield, Hamilton Co., Ind., Jan. 8, 1869. 
Messes. Nordyke, Marmon & Co.: — 

Gentlemen : — In answer to your letter of 

inquiry of Dec. 30. Your mills are doing well, they are giving as good yields 
and better flour than the large, old style mills. Your 30 inch upper-runner 
mills for wheat, grind from six to ten bushels of wheat per hour, and your 
36 inch mill from eight to twelve bushels of wheat per hour. By crowding a 
little when the stones are sharp, will grind much more than I have stated. 
Your bolts and smut machines work well; your mills run light, considering 
the work to do. A 15 horse power engine, 8 by 16 inch cylinder, will drive 
two run of your 30 inch mills, — 60 pounds of steam, — and will drive them 
twelve hours with one cord of wood. I think all wanting mill machinery can- 
not do better than to order from the " Eichmond Mill Works." 

Yours, respectfully, David Carey. 



36 Inch Geared Mill, 20 feet Bolt and Smntter. 

New Maysville, Putnam Co., Ind., March 1, 1869. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co.: — 

Sirs : — I must tell you about the mill that I 
got from you. I am well pleased with it. I can grind from twelve to fifteen 
bushels per hour, and make first-class flour. I have run twelve hours with a 
half a cord of wood. I have a good custom and still gaining. I have done 
the best work with your mill that has been done in this country. There are 
several mills around me. I have stopped some of them from running; they 
get nothing to do in the line of custom-work. If I gain in work for the next 
six months, like I have for the last, I will have to get another mill. I am 
getting all I can grind now. Yours, Lewis W. George. 

Mr. George's mill is driven by a large sized Portable Engine. 

N., M. & Co. 

From same place we hear from Mr. George again under date of March 20th, 
1872. I am still running the mill here that I got of you. I am looking for a 
larger engine, and can you give me information as to prices, size, &c., for 
three run of stones, same size as you sent me before? Suppose your prices and 
terms are the same. I have ground 100 bushels per day on this one on the 
average, and use f cord of wood per day. I have regular customers that come 
by the doors of my competitors. Here they say they get better flour and more 
of it than at the old style water mills, and their own flour from their own 
wheat. In the four years that I have used your mill I have had but one item 
or bill of lepairs to foot, which was one set of wood cogs. I often grind 15 
bushels per hour, and do good work, but find the bolt will not clean it so well 
at this speed of grinding. I like your larger bolts, as improved, much better. 
I grind when the stones are in average condition as to sharpness 8 to 10 bush- 
els per hour, and satisfy all in quality and yield of flour. There are two mills 
at Bainbridge, 7 miles, and two others, 6 and 7 miles in other directions, so 



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you see I have competition all around me. Now, give me figures on the other 
mills, with your improvements. I have been a miller over 20 vears and want 
a model job. Yours, respectfully. L. W. George. 

One 3/^ ft. IVheat Mill, and One 30 inch Corn in Combined Husk. 

Speier, Blue Earth Co., Minn., July 16, 72. 
NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co. : — 

Gentlemen: — I started my mills on the fourth day 

of July. It gives entire satisfaction. It over-reaches your recommendation. 
My miller says he thinks the burrs the best he ever saw. I think I will be 
able to meet my note promptly at the expiration of the sixty days given. 

Very respectfully, Geo. W. Woodham. 

Corn Mill and Portable Engine. 

Canola, Howard Co., Kansas, June 17, 1872. 
NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co., Richmond, Ind.: — 

(rents: — Yours of 7th inst. is re- 
ceived, and will say in answer, that our mill came through all right and com- 
plete, excepting the hopper Irame, which we mended without any expense, 
consequently did not report it. After thoroughly trying the mill, have to say 
that it fully comes up to the warrant, and beats it, as we can grind from 25 to 
30 bushels per hour of good merchantable meal, with our Gaar, Scott & Co.'s 
fifteen horse engine and 80 lbs. of steam, and if we were to buy another mill it 
would be of the same brand. Respectfully, yours, Morgan & Latta. 

What an Old Mill-Wright Says. 

Guthrie, Lawrence Co., Ind., June 27, 1872. 
Gents : — 

The grist mills we purchased of you that we are using, are all right. 
Our miller has followed mill-wrighting and milling for 30 years with us, and 
he says that a better mill never run than the "Richmond Mill and Bolt," as 
they are now improved. Kinser & Whisenand. 

Moses French, Miller and Millwright. 

The Nordyke or Richmond Mill, Stands the Test. 

BoxLEY, Hamilton Co., Ind., June 21, '72. 
Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — 

Gents: — At your request I will write you what I 
am doing with the mill you made. My engine is a 10x18 inch cylinder, boiler 
42 inches diameter and 20 feet long, with two large flues, and the stones, if 
you recollect, are one of your heavy husk, 3 feet upper-runner mills for wheat, 
and one of your 30 inch under-runner for corn and feed, and with one and a 
half cords of wood every ten hours we can grind the week through 10 bushels 
per hour on the wheat stone, and 20 bushels per hour of corn on the corn 
stone. It has now been over four years since this mill was started, but it does 
better work now than then, because of its better management. I have new 
customers almost every week from near other mills. It is no mistake, I make 
better flour — and my millers have discovered it — than any of the larger 



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mills through this country. I need another run of wheat stones and bolts, as 
with them I could manage the whole with my engineer and miller, and do 
about double the wheat grinding with but little additional expense. Out of the 
wheat of the year before last I made 40 pounds of flour from weighed wheat 
per bushel, after tolling one-eighth ; from last year's wheat I could not do it, 
it being rather light in this section. 

Yours very truly, Riley Wilson. 



Its Equal Cannot be Found in the State. 

Greenfield. Ind., Dec. 23, 1869. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — 

Gentlemen: — Yours of 23d inst. came to 
hand this date and contents noted. Our mill gives perfect satisfaction, and 
must say we don't think its equal can be found in the State, of its size. Our 
smut mill can't be beat. We would cheerfully recommend your mills to any 
one that contemplates building or refitting, in preference to any other mill. 
Our old mill was burned on the night of July 3. We commenced cutting 
timber for the new mill July 17, and the building was ready for the machinery 
August 7; machinery set up and running October 12, and during the time of 
setting up machinery one week was lost by the sickness of your mill-wright. 
The machinery of our other mill was made in Cincinnati, but it does not at 
all compare in finish and usefulness to our present mills. We now run three 
pair of stones, and grind faster on each of them, with less fuel, than we did on 
two pair before. We have two pair of 36 inch wheat burrs and one pair of 30 
inch corn burrs in one of your Combined Mill Husks with long spindles; all 
three are under-runner cockhead mills. They are driven by eight inch belts^ 
with tightner pulleys. This way of driving is so convenient for stopping and 
starting the burrs, that we would now use no other arrangement. Our two 
Bolts are single reel, 22 feet long. We have ground fifteen bushels per hour 
on each of the wheat mills, and twenty bushels per hour on the corn stone. 
When the wheat mills are in moderate order we consider ten to twelve bushels 
per hour a fair speed for grinding and bolting, and making a good yield. Our 
customers often get 40 -^nd 41 pounds of flour to the bushel after tolling. Our 
Engine is lOi inch cylinder and 20 inch stroke; it runs 110 revolutions per 
minute. Eighty pounds of steam will drive all three run with ease. It re- 
quires about four cords of wood to convert five hundred bushels of wheat into 
prime flour. We can say but little more in relation to our mill, other than 
this, that any one contemplating building a mill would do well to see our mill 
before building; would be pleased to have you come out and see our mills run, 
and should you have occasion at any time to refer people to us, would be happy 
to show them our mill and give them what information we are able to. 

Yours, -with respect, Wood & Co. 

On Feb. 14, 1870, Mr. Wood stated to us in person that on Feb. 12, they 
ground twenty bushels of corn into nice family meal in forty-three minutes, 
or at the rate of nearly thirty bushels per hour. N., M. & Co. 



Another Lietter Near Three Years Afterivards. 

Greenfield, Hancock Co., Ind., May 18th, 1872. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co., 

G-entleftnen : — Yonrs of 10th inst. came duly to hand; have been so very busy 
have not found time to answer sooner. We can only repeat what has already 
been said in relation to our mill; it gives perfect satisfaction. We would not 
like to be considered vain, but we do think we have the best mill in the State. 
Our mill has stood the test of near three years constant and hard labor, with 
no perceptible wear. Yours respectfully, Wood & Co. 

Wm. G. Sallie, Miller. 

This mill is located on the P., C. & St. L. R. R., 20 miles east of Indianapo- 
lis. 



Urbana, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1870. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co , 

Gents: — Your mill gives entire satisfaction. 
Enclosed please find check on First National Bank of Cincinnati for the lull 
amount of your bill. Yours truly, H. M. Chew. 

36 Inch and 30 Inch Geared Mills. 

Brookston, White Co., Ind., Aug. 5, 1869. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co., 

Gentlemen: — We expressed you the amount 
of last note on mills yesterday. We have commenced grinding new wheat, but 
it is in rather bad condition yet. We are doing a very good business, and are 
giving perfect satisfaction in quality and quantity. We can make from 35 to 
40 pounds of flour per bushel, and grind on an average from eight to ten bush- 
els per hour. We have a 25 horse power engine, and can run both mills, bolt, 
smutter, elevator, conveyors and corn shellers with from 60 to 70 pounds of 
steam, and do it with all ease. Yours, truly, A. Vencil & Co. 

Oct. 20, 1869, Messrs. Vencil &Co. ordered their third run — a 36 inch geared 
mill, together with 20 feet Bolt, No. 1, Richmond Smut and Separating Machine, 
Flour Packer, &c. N., M. & Co. 



Uniontown, Bourbon Co., Kansas, Aug. 26, '71. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co., 

Gents: — Find enclosed draft on New York 
for twelve hundred and eighty-eight dollars and sixty-five cents, which, if you 
have not forgotten, is the amount of the first note. Please send it (the note) 
with the name torn off. Our mill gives entire satisfaction. Will write more 
fullv in the future. Foster & Kirby. 



Perfect Cnstom Flour and Corn Mill. 

Monitor, Tippecanoe Co., Ind., March 1, 1872. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co., Richmond, Ind. : 

Gents: — We have used your 
machinery with persevering energy, now commencing the second year, and have 
a larger custom patronage than all of the other four mills nearest us. Our 
machinery consists of a 42-inch iron turbine water wheel, under 9 feet work- 



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ing head ; one 3 feet upper-runner mill for wheat; one 30-inch under-runner 
mill for corn; one Richmond Srautter with screen shoe separator; one 20 feet 
bolt, all of which you made for us. 

The wheat mill runner is in such perfect balance that we can run it within 
thin paper thickness of the face of bed-stone ; thus face to face it will run with 
nothing whatever between them to the speed of 270 revolutions per minute. 
Any grinding mill, no matter how heavy the runner stone, can be made to do 
this, if provided with your improvements; and it pays well to have a mill so 
rigged. When the hoop is on our wheat mill, a man standing six feet off and 
looking at the nicely turned back, cannot tell that they are running. Not a 
particle of jar or shake about them. The self-tram irons are the nicest thing 
ever invented ; would not do without them for half the price of the whole 
mill. With one-third gait we can grind of wheat 8 to 10 bushels per hour, and 
make more and better flour to the bushel, than any mill our Mr. Fretz (in his 
18 years of milling experience) has ever seen. 

With a full gate it may surprise you to know that we grind of corn on the 
corn mill 25 to 40 bushels per hour. Our flour stands the highest of any that 
comes to LaFayette. There is no such thing as choking down, as is so often 
experienced with other mills. We would advise those wanting mill machinery 
to go to the Richmond firm and look before they buy elsewhere, or they are 
welcome to see our mills run, which will satisfy any one that understands any- 
thing at all about a mill. It only took us 15 days to set up our mills for run- 
ning. Our machinery was shipped from works on the 1st day of February, 
to Lafayette, and on the 13th we commenced setting up by the assistance of 
your mill-wright, and on the 1st day of March, 1871, we started up and run 
every working day since, and without any expense at all for repairs or changes. 
Our pulleys being balanced, there is no such thing as any of the bearings heat- 
ing. Our mills are run with 10 inch belts from upright shaft and pulleys. The 
smutter does better work than the Eureka or Silver Creek. 

Yours, with respect, Redinbo, Fretz & Bro. 



D. B. Fretz, 1 Millers and 
W. B. Fretz, j Proprietors. 



Three Pair of Burrs in a Combined Husk, with Belts. 

Monrovia, Morgan Co., Ind., Feb. 22, 1870. 
NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co. : — 

Gents: — It has been eight months since you re- 
fitted our mill. We can run all of the Bui-rs, (one 42-inch and one 36-inch 
for wheat, and 30-inch under-runner for corn,) twelve hours on one cord of 
seasoned beech or sugar-tree wood. With 50 to 60 pounds of steam we grind 
on each Burr eight to ten bushels per hour. Our customers are highly pleased 
with their yields and the quality of their flour. In fact, our custom has more 
than doubled since the introduction of your mills. On our own account, we 
can say, in simplicity, durability and lightness of running it exceeds our ex- 
pectations, and, if necessary, at any time can cheerfully recommend to others 
wishing mill machinery. Yours, truly, Hadley & Taylor. 



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After Years of Steady nse they Say. 

Monrovia, Morgan Co., Ind., May 8, 1872. 
NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co., Eichmond, Ind. : — 

It is now three years since we 
overhauled our mill and put in your improved machinery; since which time 
it has been run almost daily as a custom mill, and in quality and quantity of 
flour gives universal satisfaction. In fact, the custom increased one-half since 
its introduction. We find it very permanent and durable, as well as tasteful in 
style and finish. We can grind at least 10 bushels per hour with each run of 
burrs, and use from one to one and a fourth cord of wood in ten hours' grind- 
ing on all three stones. We would recommend all desirous of purcliasing 
mill machinery to procure yours, believing their money will be well invested 
if they do. Yours, truly, Hadley & Taylor. 



Madison, Indiana, May 6, 1872. 

GeiUs: — Yours of the 3d inst came duly to hand, making inquiries how we 
are pleased with our mills that we purchased of you over three years since, 
(we expected to write you before this.) If you remember our Burrs are sharp 
old quarry, not very open, and they make very lively flour, and don't get dull 
as soon as most others. Our stones are, two pair of upper-runner 3 feet mills. 
We make a barrel of flour with 3 pecks of coal ; we do not know that we could 
say anything more, excepting that they work fine, and together with the bolt 
you made for us, make flour that we can find ready sale for in any market 
along with the best brands. Your flour bolt deserves special mention ; with 
the knockers or " percussion apparatus," as you term it, which we can stop or 
start at any time while the mill is running, we are able to keep the bolt clean 
and bolt through the fine cloth without specking or injuring the flour. The 
arrangement of the bolt for clean bolting, we think is your best eflTort. 

Very truly, yours, W. W. & B, F. Page. 

The above is from Madison, Indiana, 60 miles below Cincinnati, one the 
Ohio river. 



Rochester, Ind., Feb. 14th, 1872. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — 

Gentlemen: — Our custom work runs from 

60 to 250 bushels per day of wheat, besides a large amount of corn. Although 
there are several mills here, our flour has the preference, and sells more ready 
than any ; the self-tram irons are perfect. You shall hear from us again, 

Yours, truly, A. L. Bowman & Co. 

This mill is composed of two run of our 42-inch and one run 30-inch in 
combined husk, the two former being upper-runner, latter under-runner. They 
use our 20 feet double reel bolt and other supplies for the complete furnishing 
of a mill. 



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Two 30 Inch Pulley Mills. 

Carmel, Hamilton Co., Ind., Jan. 4, 1869. 
NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co :— 

Gentlemen : — The mills purchased of you last 
May, set up and started by David Carey, have given entire satisfaction. Our 
mill consists of two run of 30-inch upper-runner burrs, pulley mills — one for 
corn and one for wheat — can grind from seven to ten bushels of wheat into the 
best merchantable flour, and from ten to fifteen bushels of corn into fine meal, 
per hour on each burr. Our bolt is sufficient to bolt the above amount, and 
performs well. Our mills and machinery is driven by an engine, 8 by 16-inch 
cylinder, and runs 170 revolutions to the minute. We can run the entire ma- 
chinery ten hours on three-fourths of a cord of wood , have been running al- 
most every day since we started up. Our custom is still on the increase, ex- 
tending over a great amount of country. We run now every day, while other 
mills in town and immediate vicinity do not run now to exceed two days in 
the week. Your mill and bolt arrangement is the only thing suitable for cus- 
tom, and does well for merchant work. We would recommend persons who 
think of buying mills, to give you a call — or if we purchase again we will do 
so. We will take pleasure in showing any one our mill. 

Yours, respectfully, Carey & Roberis. 



Lay by Your Old Notions.— 36 inch and 30 inch Pulley Mills. 

Cumberland, Guernsey Co., O., Feb. 14, 1870. 
NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co : — 

Sirs: — We have used your mills since the 4th of 

last November. We consider them durable as any mills can be. We can grind 
on our 36-inch wheat mill from fifteen to twenty bushels per hour, owing to 
the grain, and can make flour that will satisfy any community, both in regard 
to quality and quantity. On our 30-inch corn mill, we can grind forty bushels 
per hour, if the corn is dry. Our miller says he can make forty barrels of XX 
family flour in ten hours. We have a twenty-five horse power engine. Our 
boiler is twenty-two feet long, for two inches in diameter, and two flues. It 
aflTords enough power, under seventy pounds pressure, to drive both mills to- 
gether with their attendant machinery, which is one of your twenty-two foot 
Flour Bolts, No. 1 Richmond Smut Machines, Buckwheat Bolts, Elevators, 
Shafting, &c. Three bushels of coal per hour is all we require. To those 
wishing mills we would just say they had better lay by their old notions and 
procuie improved mills. Yours, &c., Howell Brothers. 



Mill and Bolt Cannot be Beat. 

Hamburg, Fremont Co., Iowa, Jan. 11, 1869. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — 

Bear Sirs: — I have had one of your 36-inch 
Pulley Mills and 18 feet Bolt in operation nearly one year. I like it very 
much ; my flour gives general satisfaction ; am averaging ten bushels of wheat 
per hour on the one pair of burrs, making the best flour. In short, I think 



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your Mill and Bolt cannot be beat. It is driven by one of Leffel's 20-inch 
Double Turbine Wheels, under a total head and tall of 1 1 feet 9 inches. 

Yours, respectfully, H. Lamb. 

Under date of .January 2o, 1870, Mr. Lamb orders another run of 36-inch 
burrs, together with bolt, &c., complete. 

What One of Oar three feet and 26 Inch Under-Rnnner Mills 

xrill do. 

HoTJSTONiA, Pettis Co., Missouri, March 3, '72. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — 

Gents: — The balance of the things we 
ordered came to hand yesterday. We have started the corn mill and the way 
it ground, we were all surprised; 30 bushels per hour of fine meal is a side 
show for it. The miller says he can grind 40 bushels per hour of corn into 
fine even meal , ever}^ part of the works go off right ; will be ready to start the 
wheat mill last of this week. Our miller is an old experienced hand, and is 
doing a good job in putting the wheat stones in flouring condition ; will write 
you soon again how we succeed in making flour; have strong competition, and 
it must do 1st class work to prove a good investment. 

Yours, respectfully, J. L. W^ili<iams & Co. 

Under date of March lltli, 1872, they say, after ordering another flour bolt, 
" That you sent us a splendid pair of wheat burrs; they grind so rapid that we 
find we need the other bolt to do the work. I think we ha ve the best mill in the 
State or any other State. The machinery works well, beyond my expectation. On 
the one run of wheat stones we can make with the new bolt 6 to 7 one hundred 
pound sacks of good flour per hour. Ship as soon as you can with the num-- 
hers of cloth as describe in your letter. We want to .send some lots of fancy 
flour to St. Louis. Our miller is an old St. Louis miller, and he says with this 
addition he can compete with any mill in St. Louis or any other place. 

" Yours, J. L. Williams & Co." 

The mill-wright who set up and started this mill, writes from same P. O., 
dated March 17, '72, "That I have to write you that this mill beats any mill 
of its size that I ever saw. We started the wheat mill last Saturday in the af- 
ternoon, and run it three-and-a-half hours, and ground 65 bushels of wheat, 
and could have ground more if we could have bolted it. Everything runs 
like a top ; they will send you a specimen of their flour as soon as they get 
some sacks, then you can see what kind of flour it makes; 30 bushels per hour 
for the corn mill is an easy thing, and it does nice even work. 

" Respectfully, yours, Alonzo M. Cole." 

Westfield, Clark Co., Illinois, May 11, 1872. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — 

Gentlemen :— It has now been ten months 
since we started our mill, purchased of you, and you will, no doubt, be glad to 
hear that it more than fills your representations of its good qualities. We 
make flour that brings the highest price, and have competition of other mills 
at almost our doors. The mills, bolt, and all in our opinion excels in style 
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and finish all other mills we have seen, and one of our firm has owned and 
used for many years several of the leading kinds now advertised and for sale. 
The temper and sharpness of the burrs are very good. With our power it 
takes near one cord of wood to make 20 barrels of flour. The quality and 
yield of the flour cannot be surpassed by any mill, as we take it all out, leaving 
the ofTal clean. If we need any thing more in your line, will let you know at 
once, because you have so far fully met our wants. Yours, truly, 

Bolton & Wood. 



"Would not Exchange their Mill for anything Kno-wn. 

Nineveh, Johnson Co., Ind., Nov. 28, 1867. 
Messes. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — 

Gentlemen:— Yon will please find enclosed 
four hundred and eleven dollars, the amount of note and interest of the note 
we gave you, due on the 30th inst., which note you will please send us mark- 
ed paid. Our mill is still doing a splendid business. We make the best flour 
in this section of the country, and as much to the bushel. We weighed one 
man's wheat — 19 bushels, then weighed the flour, after taking one-eighth toll, 
and made him 41 pounds to the bushel. The burrs and *heir gearing work 
very nicely. To use a common expression, they cannot be beat; would not 
exchange them for anything known. We can grind as much in a given time 
as any of the large merchant mills; make better flour and as much to the 
bushel. We can grind fifteen bushels per hour on either of the wheat run, and 
forty bushels of corn on the corn run, with a 20-horse engine, 10 by 16 inch 
cylinder, and uses about one cord of good wood in ten hours, for driving one 
wheat and the corn run. The meal is of even quality, and well ground. The 
only fault found with our flour is, one man says, his*" wife set rising in the 
morning and had to bake bread before dinner, when flour that she had u^ed 
heretofore would wait till after dinner." This, however, is easily remedied. 
Yours, with much respect, Barnett, Jones & Pudney. 



Nineveh, Johnson Co., Ind., Oct. 18, 1869. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Makmon & Co. : - 

Gentlemen: — We write you in regard to a 

bolt for rye and buckwheat — wish it to attach to our corn mill. We think a 
small one will answer, but want it to be of sufficient capacity for the mill, which 
grinds pretty lively. We have now been running the mills bought of you, 
since August 23, 1867, two 36-inch for wheat and one 26-inch for corn, bolts, 
shafting, smutter, &c. We are so crowded with custom work that it is impos- 
sible to grind it in six days a week — it may seem strange to you, but it is so. 
If we had the bolt referred to, we can run all at once, and possibly keep up. 
Gents, we have proven beyond a doubt to the mill men of this section that 
your mills beat them all, and can now say that we have efFectuallv dried up all 
the old style mills in this country, on custom work. We have some customers 
that come to us twenty-five miles, and pass two other mills on the trip. You 
will please give us your lowest figures for the bolt complete, with suitable cloth. 
We have bought Mr. Barnett out. Yours, truly, 

Jones & Pudney. 



One of the Best Smutters and Separators. 

West Alexandria, O., Nov. 22, 1869. 
Messrs. Nordyke, Marmon & Co. : — 

I will write you a few lines and tell you 
something about that Smutter we bought froni you. I can truly recommend it 
to be one of the best Smutters and Separators that I ever run. I have run a 
good many Smutters, but never run a machine that pleased me as well as this. 
It does just right in every way; it can't be beat. Yours, truly, 

Abraham Weimer, Miller. 
Michael Klinger, Proprietor. 
Mr. Klinger is using one of our No. 1 Richmond Smut and Separating Ma- 
chines; also, one of our twenty feet Portable Bolts, complete, and one pair of 
42-inch new stock burrs. It is an old mill remodeled. N., M. & Co. 



36 Inch Mill Makes Superior Flour. 

Danville, Hendricks Co., Ind., Jan. 1, 1869. 
Nordyke, Marmon & Co: — 

Gentlemen : — New Year's day, and feeling grateful 
to you for the complete mill machinery you furnished us, we send you oar 
thanks in the shape of an acknowledgment of the same, and hope that all 
mills you may put up hereafter may prove as satisfactory as ours. Our mills 
are two buildings — one for sawing and one for the flour mill. We have two 
run of burrs, one for wheat, 36 inches, on which we can grind from eight to 
twelve bushels per hour ; also, one 30 inch corn, under-runner, and grinds 
from twelve to fifteen bushels per hour ; both are pulley mills, with your late 
improvements. Our flour is of superior quality, and therefore gives general 
satisfaction. Our engine is of ample power, and with one cord of good wood 
per day of 10 hours, and 50 lbs. of steam, runs the mills up to their full capa- 
city. We have a tubular boiler, 14 feet long, with forty-six flues. Hoping 
this may find a welcome, we subscribe ourselves. 

Gratefully, yours. Chambers & Pierson. 



42 Inch, 36 Inch and 26 Inch Burrs. 

North Starr Mills, Warren, Huntington Co., Ind., 

January 6, 1869. 
Nordyke, Marmon & Co: — 

Gentlemen: — June 2d, 1868, our mills, bought of you, 
were shipped at your depot, and your man assisted us in setting up, with two 
carpenters. We started up on the 26th day of June, 1868, must say we had a 
very successful start. Ours is a geared mill and consists of two French burrs 
of the following dimensions: One 42-inch mill and one 86-inch mill, former 
for wheat, latter for corn. Our bolt is 20 feet long, 33-inch reel. All is easily 
run by 50 pounds of steam. 11 by 22-inch cylinder engine. We use li cords 
of wood in 12 hours for both run, to full capacity. Average grinding capacity 
is 12 bushels per hour, with a yield of from 40 to 42 pounds of merchantable 
flour that will bear inspection in any market. Any one wishing to purchase 
mill-machinery can see a good sample of your mills by paying our mill a visit. 
Yours, truly, Smethurst & Bro. 



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Under date of December 1, 1869, Messrs. Smethurst & Bro order a third run 

of burrs. N., M. & Co. 

North Union, Ind., Sept. 23d, 1872. 

NORDYKE, MaRMON & Co., 

Gents: — Supposing you would like to learn how our 
mill is doing, I pen you a few lines. You doubtless thought strange of me not 
sending for your mill-wright, but we employ a miller who professes to be a 
mill-wright, miller and engineer, and in three weeks from the time he com- 
menced we were running. The mills, bolt, scales, and all perform well; we 
grind ten bushels of wheat per hour while running the other machinery with 
30 lbs. of steam, and 10 lbs. more will drive the corn burr too; we don't pretend 
to raise steam above this. The miller put the wheat burrs in flouring order in 
a short time and put it down and made prime flour at the start; we have made 
38^ lbs. of flour from 60 lbs. of wheat after it was tolled one-eighth. So far the 
mill gives perfect satisfaction. Your notice concerning note was received; I 
shall be prepared to meet it when due. Respectfully, Yours, 

Jas. H. Armantrout. 

This mill is located in Montgomery County, near Crawfordsville, and com. 
posed of two run of stones, one 42 inch old quarry for wheat, and one 30 inch 
under runner for corn, in combined husk, also one 18 feet double reel bolt, 
smutter, &c. The power being a 10x20 cylinder engine, and two flue boiler 
42 inches in diameter and 20 feet long. 



Three Feet Under-Rnnner Mill in LaFayette, Ind. 

Union Mills, LaFayette, Ind., April 18, 1872. 
Messrs. Nordvke, Marmon & Co: — 

Gentlemen: — Having had one of your 

corn mills in use about .six months, we take pleasure in saying that it gives 
good satisfaction in every particular. We can make about 30 bushels of meal 
per hour on this mill. The quality of the meal being superior to and more 
evenly ground than any we have been able to make hei-etofore on other mills. 
The sharpness and the temper of the burrs is certainly superior to any that 
we have ever seen or used, and we cheerfully recommend your mills to any 
one wishing to purchase a good article. Very truly, yours, 

Daggett, Martin & Co. 
Alfred Gamble, head miller. 



Neir Three Run Mill in Terre Haute. 

Jones' Mills, Terre Haute, Ind., May 20, '72 
NoRDYKE, Marmon & Co : — 

Gentlemen : — I would answer to your letter of in- 
quiry and say that your oil bush, self-tramming driving irons are the things 
that have long been wanted to do perfect milling. The burrs, spindles, bolting 
cloths, shafting, gearing, and all the works you sent and made for me to com- 
plete my mill of three run of stones can't be surpassed, and I invite all parties 
wishing to build to call and examine, knowing they will give you the prefer- 
ence. Yours, truly, C. B. Jones. 



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18 inch Plantation Mill in Illinois. 

Eberly, Effingham Co., 111., March 26, 72. 
NoRDYKE, Marmok & Co. : — 

Sirs: — We received the mill and sent the balance 
by express due on it as agreed. We have tried it in making meal, feed, <&c., 
and I believe we can grind faster and better of corn and feed than you said in 
your circular and letter. You do not rate their capacity enough. I think 
you could sell more if you did. I did not see or write to any of those you 
referred me to, I never broached or questioned your integrity or business ; the 
question was simply on what terms you would sell me the mill, as regards pay- 
ments, as there are many who sell on partial payments, this was all. 

Yours, truly, Henry Traver. 



Custom 17 Miles, and Pass Four Other Mills. 

Monitor Mills, Monitor, Tippecanoe Co.,Ind., 
NoRDYKE, Marmon<& Co. : — May 12, 1872. 

Gents: — We have concluded to write how our 
mills work, supposing you would be glad to hear of the success of your work. 
A great many practical men have been here since we started up, and they all 
say with us that it beats anything they ever saw. One mill near us has entire- 
ly stopped for ihe want of business since we have got established. It is of the 
old style heavy gear and large stones. Our custom tiade averages over 1,000 
bushels per month, and we buy wheat to keep up our demand for flour ; we 
warrant every pound of flour, and so far not one complaint; our works, all 
complete, that we bought of you, give the very best satisfaction; our wheat is 
smutty here, but your cleaning machinery meets the case exactly, and our 
flour is clear as the most particular inspector could ask. It is no uncommon 
occurrence to get custom grinding from a certain district 17 miles from here 
where they have to come by four other mills. No more at present. 

Redenbo, Fretz & Bro. 

In a letter dated December 19, 1871, they say r Our custom has increased to 
from 90 to 145 bushels per day; doing this and our own grinding on the one 
ruti of 3 feet stones, keeps it going steady twenty hours out of the twenty -four, 
We have heard of you starting a new mill at Colburn, some 12 miles from us, 
and that it was not doing well ; if this is the case it is in the bad management 
of it, as your mills, run with any degree of care, will grind as satisfactorily as 
any mills can. We have not had any expenses in repairing since we started, 
now about one year ; do not try to fill orders for flour in LaFayette, nor could 
we if we tried. R., F. & Bro. 

Under date of February 22d, they write: — The note came to hand in due 
time, and properly cancelled. The custom grinding will reach about 4,000 
bushels this month; how will that do? Mr. G. L. Kemp of Frankfort was 
here, he says their mill is doing well and giving satisfaction. Would like to 
see your establishment again; will call on you some time before long if noth- 
ing prevents. Yours, Rebenbo, Fretz & Bro. 



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Self-Tramming Mill Irons. 

Fountain Mills, Logansport, Incl., March 28, 1872. 

Messrs. Nokdyke, Makmon & Co. — Gents: — In regard to your burrs and all 
other work I purchased of you, I will say it is the best I ever saw or used. 
The stones were in both standing and running balance; that is the first run I 
ever started that was so to perfection. I haven't much to say, except when I 
want mill works, you are sure to get my orders. You have so far satisfied me 
in quality and prices. I will say I never dealt with iairer dealing men than 
you, gentlemen. Yours, truly, Jacob Myers. 

Under date of April 18th, 1872, Mr. Myers writes again. 

Fountain Mills, 3 miles S. E. from Logansport. 

Sirs: — I thank you a thousand times for making me acquainted with the 
self-tramming driving irons; they are the best improvement on mill burrs I 
ever saw. The spindle is always in perfect tram with the face of the runner, 
and it is no trouble at all to test and keep it in running balance. The stone 
keeps in better face and T do not have to dress my buns half as much. It is 
ust what we have been needing. I can make a bigger yield and clearer fiour 
and grind more per horse power. It is astonishing how smooth the stone runs 
and evenly it grinds. In the States of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, by 
actual count, I have run and managed twenty-seven run of stones, and I have 
not stated to you anything but what I can show here to any one. I sent you 
Mr. Ringer, or he probably would not have found you out, I believe he order- 
ed a pair of 42-inch stones with the self-tram irons. It gives me pleasure to 
recommend a good job. Yours, as ever, Jacob Myees. 

Three 30 Inch Pulley Mills. 

Whitestown, Ind., .Jan. 11, 1869. 

Nordyke, Makmon & Co. — Gentlemen: — The mills we purchased of you are 
two run, of 30-inch ■ upper-runner pulley mills, iron back and balance, for 
wheat— and one under-runner 30-inch mill for grinding corn, rye, buckwheat, 
&c. Our power is a 20 foot boiler, 42 inches diameter, and engine 8 inch cyl- 
inder and 20 inch stroke, speed 150 revolutions per minute; speed of mills 
300 revolutions. The average grinding is 7 bushels of wheat per hour to eacli 
wheat run — and of good wheat we make our customers 40 pounds of flour to 
the bushel after tolling- -the quality, our customers say, is the best in the 
market. We run the three mills, two smut machines, of your make, screen and 
three reels with 65 pounds of steam, and use from U to 2 cords of wood per 
day. Respectfully, yours, Osborn & Dye. 

Under date of September 6, 1869, in a letter from the same mill, they say, 
"Our mills are doing well, making 40 pounds of good mercljantable flour to 
the bushel, after tolling one-eighth." N., M. & Co. 

We forbear to extend the publication of the large amount of similar testi- 
mony in our possession, as these statements from many points of the country 
widely distant from each other, indicate the various conditions under which 
our mills are placed and operated. We hope they will be found useful and 
instructive. ^f., M. & Co. 



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REFERENCES. 



NAMES OF SOME WHO HAVE ORDERED, AND ARE USING OUR MILLS AND 

MACHINERY. 



C. Carter & Sons, Enton, Delaware co., Ind. 
Henry Kreisher, Frankfort, Clinton co., Ind. 
G. L. Kempf, Frankfort, Ind. 

Peterson & White, Fulton, Fulton co., Ind. 
Bentley & Paden, Kennesaw, Georgia. 
Redinbo, Fretz & Bro., Monitor, Tippecanoe 

CO., lud. 
■T. C. Foster & Co., Ackley, Iowa. 
I. B. Thomas & Son, Iowa Falls, Iowa. 
Jerry A. Wilson, Shenandoah, Page co., Iowa. 
Barnard St. .Johns & Co., Cresco, Howard co., 

Iowa. 
Jacob Myers, Logansport, Ind. 
Hudnut & Co., Terre Haute, Ind. 
A. M. Morse, Villisca, Montgomery co., Iowa. 
James Thompson, LaFayette, Ind. 
J. D. ITrmey, Harrodsburg, Monroe co., Ind. 
Dickey & Bennet. Pleasant Ridge, Green co., 

Indiana. 
Sylvanus Nordyke, Verona, Lawrence co.. Mo. 

D. Kinsey & Sons, Gratis P. 0., Preble co., 0. 
Jones & Graves, Ninevah, Johnson co., Ind. 
John Morton, Corsicana, Barry co., Mo. 

M. S. Power, Butler, Bates co.. Mo. 

Foster, Kirby & Co., Unioiitown, Bourbon co.. 

Kansas. 
Parraiter & Davis, Wilmington, Wabawnsee 

CO., Kansas. 
Kinser & Whisenand, Guthrie, Lawrence co., 

Indiana. 
Bolton & Wood, Westfield, Clark co., 111. 
Wm. B. Morgan, Lowell, Cherokee co., Kas. 
X. Bland & Co., Sharpsville, Ind. 
J. & J. L. Cox & Co., Warren, Jo Daviess co., 

Illinois. 
Robert Cox, Cox's Mills, Wayne co., Ind. 
Wm. Sharp, Liberty, Union co., Ind. 
A. McFeely, Xenia, Miami co., Ind. 
Cuberly & Erwin, Antioch, Huntington co., 

Ind. 
D. Smith & Co., Sherwood P.O., -Jasper co.,Mo. 
Peter Hoyla, Greenfield, Dade co.. Mo. 
A. Pierstorf, Spring Hill, Gallatin co., Mon- 
tana Territory. 
Hayas Bros., Sullivan, Ind. 
Robinson & Branham, Paragon, Morgan co., 

Ind. 



G. G. HoUoway, Bozeman City, Montana Tj-. 

T. E. Paddock, Liberty, Ind. 

H. A. Pollard & Co., Augusta Station, Marion 

CO., Indiana. 
Geo. W. Woodham, Speier, Blue Earth co., 

Minnesota. 
Knowles & Son, Seneca, Nemeha co., Kansas. 
John T. Adair, Ellwood, Madison co., Ind. 
J. A. McCluskey, Hastings, Minn. 
J. W. Watts, Sandford, Vigo co., Ind. 
Henry Clark, Hamilton, Mo. 
Neal & Cushman, Terre Haute, Ind. 
A. L. Bowman & Co., Rochester, Ind. 

C. B. Jones, Terre Haute, Ind. 

Morgan & Latta, Canola, Howard co , Kas. 
J. L. Williams, Houstonia, Pettis co.. Mo. 
Rout & Chubb, Decatur, Adams co., Ind. 
Porter & Jennings, Rossville, Clinton co., Ind. 
Alfred Gamble, LaFayette, Ind. 
Buck & Wattawa, Fort Atkinson, Iowa. 
George Klnts, Terre Haute, Ind. 
W. L. Foster, Terre Haute, Ind. 
Daggett, Martin & Co., LaFayette, Ind. 
S. S. Wiles, Houstonia, Pettis co.. Mo. . 
Albright & Cody, Tecumseh, Johnson co.. Neb 
Charles Bradburj-, Areola, 111. 
Ives Marks, Rose Creek, Jefferson co.. Neb. 
A. Weimer, Lewisburg, Preble co., Ohio. 
Herman Shultz, Barnesville, Belmont, co,, 0. 
T. B. Jones, Diamond Bluff, Pierce co.. Wis. 
Cal. E. Calyer, Humbolt, Allen co., Kas. 
Thos. M. Young, Koniska, McLeod co., Minn 
McClure & Trim, Cassville, Barry co.. Mo 
Uriah Thomas, Homer, Rush co., Ind. 
W. W. Stiles, Cooperstown, Brown co.. 111. 
Henry Lucas & Son, Whitestown, Boone co., 

Indiana. 
Wm. M. Smith, Twin Falls, Greenwood co., 

Kansas. 
Pratt <fc Baldwin, Greenfield, Ind. 

D. P. Church, Centre Creek, Jasper co.. Mo. 
Joseph Boots, Greenfield, Hancock co., Ind. 
James Thomson, Lafayette, Ind. 

D. Fargo, Farmington, Ills 
Washington Black, Indianapolis, Ind. 

E. C. Pyle, Knob Noster, Johnson co., Mo. 
Strickland & Bush, NewCastle, Ind. 



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DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLET OF THE 



Truelove Brown, Mountain Spring, Martin co., 

ladiana. 
Worley Lease & Son, Kokomo, Ind. 
Win. Craig, Mountain Spring, Martin co., Ind. 
Shirk, Johnson & Fisher, NewCastle, Ind. 
John Ingram & Co., i^entralia, NeniJiha CO., 

Kansas. 
Owens, Lane <fc Dyer Machine Co., Hamilton, 

Ohio, 
Shipman & Doolittle, Cottonwood Falls, Kas. 
Alonzo M. Cole, Burlingame, Osage co., Kas. 
Griffith & Wedge, Zanesville, O. 
J. T. Obenchain, Logansport, Ind. 
Owens, Lane & Dyer Machine Co., St. Louis. 
Clark & Smith, Centreville, Ind. 
Clement & Fish, Westfield, Clark co., 111. 
Clifford & Son, Augusta, Butler co., Kas. 
Samuel Keister, Harrisville, Randolph co., Ind 

C. Baker & Sons, Bower's Mills, Lawrence 
CO., Missouri. 

Winger Bros., Martell, Pierce co.. Wis. 

D. R. Bailey, Baldwin, St. Croix co.. Wis. 
Donald Stevenson, Osakis, Douglas co., Minn- 
Allen A Bro., Crawfordsville, Ind. 

Foster & Kanable, Greencamp, P. 0., Ohio. 

Higbee, Jessup & Co., Boxley, Ind. 

Mount «fc Co., Milroy, Ind. 

Jones ifc Pudney, Nineveh P. 0., Ind. 

Carey & Roberts, Carmel, Ind. 

A. Clemmer, Johnsville, Ohio. 

Stipp & Strain, Harrodsburg, Ind. 

•Joseph Haskett, Oakford P. 0.,lnd. 

.Jenkins & Valentine, Sidney, Iowa. 

J. W. Drake & Co., Boxley, Ind. 

Wm. Elliott, Richmond, Ind. 

David Walker, Coatsville, Ind. 

Sinker & Davis, Indianapolis, Ind. 

A. D. Osborn, Whitestown, Ind. 

Charles Glazier, Indianapolis, Ind. 

Joel Jessup, Friendswood, Ind. 

Moses Conrad, Homer, Rush co., Ind. 

Crawford & Sparks. Morgantown, Ind. 

0. Tyson & Bro., Otho, Iowa. 

Harris & Reynolds. Catlin, Ind. 

Skeen & Home wood, Brownsville, Neb. 

M. L. Strickland, New Marion, Ind. 

Johnson & Henry, Vandalia, Ills. 

Z. W. Wood, Goodland, Ind. 

Samuel Smith, New Paris, Ohio. 

Swain &Nieblp, Shelbyville, Ind. 

L. W. George, New Maysville. Putnam co., Ind 

0. S. Culbertson, Greenville, Ohio. 

Finley Smock, Arcadia, Ind. 

Payne & Harlan, Marshall, Ills. 

MilhoUin, Littler & Co., Wheeling, Ind. 

Benj.amin Austin, Hamilton, Mo. 



Hadley & Taylor, Monrovia, Ind. 

Henry Tnornburg, Perry, Iowa. 

Hollingsworth& Williams, Guthrie Centre, Iowa 

H. P. Josselyn & Co., Monroe City, Mo. 

G. D. Wall, Noblesville, Ind. 

Forry.Post & Co., Sturgis, Mich. 

Andrew J. Cauble, Harristown, Ind. 

W. L. Mansfield, Marietta, Ga. 

W. W. & B. F. Page, Madison, Ind. 

J. M. Stone, Cumberland, Ohio. 

J. B. Imrie & Co., Coesse, Ind. 

R. T. West, Kidder, Mo. 

J. H. & B. 0. Butterfield, Centreton, Ind. 

A. Halderman, West Alexandria, Ohio. 

Bowles, Pearson &Co., Dexter, Iowa. 

Gov. Burbank, Dacotah Ter. 

Charles Fribley, .Etna Green, Ind. 

Dee & Bro., Mulberry Grove, 111. 

A. Howell & Bro., Cumberland, Ohio. 
Alpheus Harlan, Stilesville, Ind. 
Abraham Erwin, Whitestown, Ind. 
John Griffith, Casey, Iowa. 

P. W. McAdow & Bro., Bozeman City, Mon- 
tana Territory. 

Songer Bros., Kinmundy, Ills. 

Ewalt, Lycan & Quick, Marshall, Clark co.. III. 

Wm. Askins, Elida, Allen co., Ohio. 

Jacob J. Ringer, Curveton, Cass co., Ind. 

Davis J. Harrison, Zionsville, Boone co.. Ind. 

John S. Webb, Southport, Marion co., Ind. 

David Wiemer, West Milton, Miami co., Ind. 

JohnTownsend, Frankton, Madison co., Ind. 

Aleck Mann, LaFayette, Ind. 

George T. Poison, Randolph, Riley co., Kas. 

Robins & Weinland, Economy, Wayne co., Ind 

Jas. H. Armantrout, North Union, Montgom- 
ery CO., Ind. 

Winkler Bros., Randolph, Riley co., Kas. 

Calvin Newlin, Oilman, Iroquois co.. III. 

Parker & Hines, Rockmart, Polk co,, Ga. 

Jas. H. Gillespie & Son, Greenfield, Dade co., 
Missouri. 

B. B. Snow, Limberlost, Adams co., Ind. 
Brown, Smyth & Co., Harmony, Clay co., Ind. 
McClure & Bryant, Stilesville, Hendricks co., 

Indiana. 
T. W. Hollingsworth, Marysville, Johnson 

CO., Texas. 
Chas. P. Stough, Owensburgh, Green co., Ind. 
Miles & Diver, West Mill Grove, Wood co., O, 
R. & F. S. Newcomb, Hagerstown, Wayne 

CO., Indiana. 
Miller & Waybright, Twin Falls, Greenwood 

CO., Kansas. 
Wm. M. Champion, Mattoon, Colesco., Ills. 
S. D, Schalk, Anderson, Ind. 



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Alvin Black, Albion, Noble cc, Ind. 

Bumgavner & Alford, Walton, Cass cc, Ind. 

A. B. Sosbe. Jefferson, Clinton co., Ind. 

Jolin Biirnside, Greencastle, Ind. 

John Sigman, Hamilton, Mo. 

H. Lamb, Riverton, Fremont co., Iowa. 

David Carey, Westfield, Ind. 

James Leffel & Co., Springfield, Ohio. 

Walker & Sons, Patoka, Ills. 

Strin^field & Stumbo, Falls City, Neb. 

T. T. Walker, Vernon, Ind. 

Howard &Son Bainbridge, Ind. 

Chambers &Pierson, Danville, Ind. 

J. & E. C. Dawson, Salem, Neb. 

Elias Kirlland, Rochester, Ind. 

Henry Horn, Arba, Randolph co., Ind. 

Sraethurst & Bro., Warren, Ind. 

A. Boden & Co., OIney, Ills. 

Jones & VanTrump, Norborne, Mo. 

A. Vencill & Co., Brookston, Ind. 

Williams, More & Dove, Summit P. 0., Ind. 

James N. Brooks, LaPorte, Ind. 

J. H. Moss, Woburn, Ills. 

E. T. Inman & Bro.. AVestfield, Ind. 
Isaac Towel, Harveysburg, Ind. 

F. E. D. Harris, Hurricane Creek, Ills. 
Showers, Mickle & Co., Decatur, Ind. 
Wm. Leeka, Plum Hollow, Iowa. 
Jackson & Fansler, Coatsville, Ind. 
Haynes&Co.. Salem, Ills. 

Jesse Cary, Blounfsville, Ind. 
James B. Fouch, Greenfield, Ind. 
J. Locke & Sons, New Jefferson, Iowa. 
E. & A. West, Santa Fe, Ind. 

A. J. & W. W. Anderson, Akron, Ind. 
L. Wilcoxen, Muncie, Ind. 

Stewart & Son, College Corner, Ohio. 

B. & A. G. Duun, Foster, Ills. 
Curtis & Clai-k, CleveUmd, Ind. 



Zuck, Street & Co., Kewanne, Fulton co., Ind. 

John T. Reseller & Co., Indianapolis, Ind. 

W. B. Porter & Co., Xenla, 111. 

.1. L. Peck, Allen, Ind. 

P. M Walters, Charon, Ohio. 

D. Bush & Co., Richmond, Ind. 
Wood <fe Co., Greenfield, Ind. 
Miller A Bro,, Montpelier, Ind. 
L. M. Larsh, Richmond, Ind. 

P. Allen, Chariton, Iowa. 

I. P. Evans «fe Co., Indianapolis, Ind. 

Clement & Fish, Ashmore, 111. 

Walter G. Crabb, Clinton, Ind. 

M. Kllnger, West Alexandria, Ohio. 

0. H. Drinkwater & Co., Cedar Point, Chase 

Kansas. 
George Grahara & Co., Hamilton, Mo, 
John Caylor, Arcadia, Ind. 
Conner & Richmond, Palestine, Ind. 
G. V. Swearingen, Sidney, Iowa. 
George Dunning, Newark, Mo. 
Heckman & Sheesley, Indianapolis, Ind. 
Kuowlton & Dykeman, Logansport, Ind. 
Moore, Nixon & Myers, Milton, Wayne co., 

Ind. 
Nathan Davis, Salt Lake City, Utah Ter. 
Moore & Fenton, Webster City, Hamilton co., 

Iowa. 
Jas. D. Wallace. Waco, Texas. 
Gentry & Chancy, Hampton, Hamilton co., 

Texas. 
Warden & Cooper, Valley Junction, Hamilton 

CO., Ohio. 
Barker, Richardson & Co., Zionsville, Ind. 

E. H. Alden, Alexandria, Douglass co., Minn. 
Moore & Fuller, Marion Centre, Marion co., 

Kansas. 
Garnsey & Holcomb, Piqua, Ohio. 
G. W. Patterson, Sarcoxie, Jasper co.. Mo. 



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RICHMOND MILL FURNISHING WORKS. 



TABLE OF LOGS. 

REIDTJCP^D TO BOARD M:ii:A.SXJIiE. 

Sliowing the Number of feet any Log from 10 to 24 feet long, and from 12 to 

50 inches diameter (measured at the small end) will produce when sawed 

into square-edged inch Boards. 



Length. 








DIAJtETEK. 










Feet. 


12 


13 


14 


15 


16 


17 


18 


19 


20 


6b 10 


49 


61 


72 


89 


99 


116 


133 


150 


175 


hS 12 


59 


73 


86 


107 


119 


139 


160 


180 


210 


14 


69 


85 


100 


125 


139 


162 


187 


210 


245 


° 16 


79 


97 


114 


142 


159 


185 


213 


240 


280 


-S^ 18 


88 


109 


129 


1(50 


178 


208 


240 


270 


315 


°c' 20 


98 


122 


143 


178 


198 


232 


267 


300 


350 


^ 22 


108 


134 


157 


196 


218 


255 


293 


330 


358 


24 


118 


146 


172 


214 


238 


278 


320 


360 


420 



DIAMETKR. 



be 
O 



Length. 

10 
12 
14 
16 
18 
20 
22 
24 



i 21 


22 


23 


24 


25 

287 


26 


27 


28 


' 190 


209 


235 


252 


313 


342 


363 


• 228 


251 


283 


303 


344 


375 


411 


436 


266 


292 


330 


353 


401 


439 


479 


509 


304 


334 


377 


404 


459 


500 


548 


582 


342 


376 


424 


454 


516 


562 


616 


654 


380 


418 


470 


505 


573 


625 


684 


728 


418 


460 


518 


555 


631 


688 


753 


8v)0 


456 


501 


566 


606 


688 


750 


821 


873 



29 



381 
457 
533 

609 
685 
761 
838 
914 



DIAMETER. 



O 



Length. 

10 
12 
14 

16 
18 
20 
22 
24 



30 


31 


32 


33 


34 

500 


35 


36 


37 


411 


444 


460 


490 


547 


577 


(544 


493 


532 


552 


5S8 


600 


657 


692 


772 


575 . 


622 


644 


686 


700 


766 


807 


901 


657 


710 


736 


784 


800 


876 


923 


1029 


739 


799 


828 


882 


900 


985 


1038 


1158 


821 


888 


920 


980 


1000 


1095 


1152 


1287 


904 


976 


1012 


1078 


1100 


1204 


1268 


1415 


986 


1065 


1104 


1176 


1200 


1314 1 


1380 


1544 



38 



669 
801 
934 
1068 
1201 
1335 
1468 
1(502 



DIAMETER. 



Length. 

b 

10 
12 
14 

? 18 
I 20 



39 


40 

752 


41 


42 


43 


44 


46 


48 


700 


795 


840 


872 


925 


1038 


1112 


840 


903 


954 


1007 


1046 


1110 


1249 


1338 


980 


1053 


1113 


1175 


1222 


1295 


1462 


1564 


1120 


1204 


1272 


1343 


1396 


1480 


1669 


1790 


1260 


1354 


1431 


1511 


1571 


1665 


1878 


2012 


1400 


1505 


1590 


1679 


1745 


1850 


2084 


2338 



50 

1262 
1512 
1767 
1983 
2275 
2525 



Land Measure.--^ piece of ground 208| feet square, makes 1 acre. 
A piece of ground 1 mile square makes a Section, 040 acres. A piece 2 mile 
square makes a Quarter Section, 160 acres. In Long Measure, 1760 yards or 
5280 feet, make 1 mile. 



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RICHMOISrD 







NORDYKE, MASMON & CO., 



RIOHMOISTD, ITSTT). 



RICHMOND, IND. 

TELEfiRAM STEAM PRINTIXf} fOMl'ANY 

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